2nd & 3rd Shift Line Mechanic

My Food and Family; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a flagship food manufacturing plant, where your skills will contribute to producing beloved household brands. This role offers an opportunity to engage in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence. With flexible scheduling and the chance to enhance your career, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry. If you're ready to grow your skills and be part of a vibrant community, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Power Tools Operation

Hand Tools Operation

Electrical/Instrument Test Equipment

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Job description

Compensation Overview:

• Pay Scale $32.80 without Shift Premium.
• Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.
• Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule:

Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday with possible overtime. Employees may work weekends and holidays. Available positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts only.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

The Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America.

• Established in 1963
• Home to 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments
• Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings and A-1 steak sauce.
• Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community!

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

Joining the Champaign team is a great way to grow your skills, develop your abilities and delight consumers every day. We are currently seeking energetic and driven individuals to join our team.

Associates will perform equipment maintenance, inspection, modifications and troubleshooting duties in a food manufacturing environment, following strict product safety and quality standards. Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for wearing proper PPE, compliance of safety training, policy and procedures and report any unsafe safety conditions to a Supervisor/ Management.
• Exhibits safe work habits and encourages others to work safely.
• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Operation of equipment to optimize quality and productivity, adjustments, change oversight, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Preventative maintenance, developing, updating and executing the process.
• Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations.
• Able to troubleshoot and fix various manufacturing equipment.
• Training of line associates.
• Continuous improvement through innovation.
• Ensure all products being produced meet quality specifications.
• Execution of basic equipment maintenance, cleaning, inspection, lubricating, and adjusting.
• Performs sanitation and assures compliance with sanitation standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment and/or as an automotive technician preferred.
• Able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hand tools, and electrical/instrument test equipment.
• Able to work under a fast-paced work environment and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Appropriate time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Able to follow directions and ability to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Exercises good judgment and decision-making skills, bringing up to the supervisor any issues outside of his/her scope of responsibility and control.
• Able to work flexible schedules when needed.
• Able to safely work at heights.
• Safe work habits.
• Able to use a computer.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Attention to detail to avoid and/or identify errors.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].