2nd & 3rd Shift Line Mechanic

Kraft Heinz Company; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company in Champaign, IL seeks energetic individuals to join our maintenance team on 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will perform equipment maintenance, inspections, modifications and troubleshooting in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will wear PPE, uphold safety standards, participate in QRMP audits, operate equipment to optimize quality, perform preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement while meeting quality specs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience or automotive technician experience preferred.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Safely operate power tools, hand tools, and electrical/instrument test equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment and escalate issues outside scope.
• Flexible schedules when needed.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Proficient with computers.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Promote teamwork.
• Attention to detail to avoid errors.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE and comply with safety training, policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions.
• Exhibit safe work habits and encourage others to work safely.
• Participate in QRMP audits and assist in developing procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP system and standards.
• Operate equipment to optimize quality and productivity; oversee changes, troubleshoot and repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and update processes.
• Overhaul equipment, modifications and installations.
• Troubleshoot and fix manufacturing equipment.
• Train line associates.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Execute basic equipment maintenance, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and adjusting.
• Perform sanitation and maintain sanitation standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

## Job Description**Compensation Overview:*** The starting hourly wage for this role is $34.11/hr to $34.11/hr.* **Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.*** Hourly Bonus Program## **Work Schedule:**2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift 11pm-7:30amFlexible scheduling, 8-hour workday with 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 community!## **Job Overview:**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 other 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 oversee, troubleshooting and repairs.* Preventative maintenance, developing, updating and executing the process* Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations.* Able to troubleshoot a 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 a automotive technician preferred.* Able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.* Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hands 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. #INDMFGH**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]**.****INCLUSION MATTERS TO US****Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.**Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.We’re committed to:* Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.* Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.* Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.**WHY US**We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.