8 Line Operator - Velveeta Sanitation

Kraft Heinz; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz New Ulm Plant seeks a Sanitation Line Operator to lead and coordinate sanitation tasks across the department. The role requires operating and training others on sanitation processes, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality standards.

Strong written and verbal communication is essential, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The position is an hourly manufacturing role based at the New Ulm facility, demanding active

Qualifications

• Team leadership and quick decision making are required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers is necessary or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Must train and perform in multiple sanitation tasks (e.g., Tree house Stackers, Clean Douglas, Clean Surge Room).
• Coordinate daily and weekly sanitation work and schedules.
• Lead sanitation staff during Friday sanitation shifts and oversee daily tasks.
• Maintain sanitation records and ensure compliance with GMP and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Leader

Communication skills

Computer skills

Written and oral skills

Job description

Scope Of Job

The Sanitation Line Operator job is complex and detailed the responsibility of coordinating and communicating the workflow of the department sanitation belongs to this employee. Must have a complete understanding of all machinery and products, all procedures concerning production, sanitation, quality and maintenance. This employee must have good written and oral skills. Must be a team leader and be able to think and react quickly. Computer skills are necessary for this position- the person must be able to use the computer or be willing to be trained.

Hourly manufacturing position

Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation Line Operator

The Line Operator works with minimal direct supervision and spends considerable time coordinating the work of others. Must also be able to operate from complex/brief written or verbal instructions. The daily operation is highly varied involves skills and judgment which can be achieved only after years of exposure to the job.

Must possess the skill and knowledge to dismantle, clean, sanitize and reassemble all equipment in the department. Possess the ability for the department’s maintenance functions. Work requires mathematical skills.

This person is responsible to lead employees on diversified tasks during Friday Sanitation and full time employees daily during the week.

Sanitation employees are required to work Friday sanitation shifts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must have complete understanding to perform and train in the following jobs:
• Tree house Stackers
• Clean Douglas
• Clean Surge Room
• Clean the Roll Hart Wrappers
• Product pumps and pipes
• Natecs PFM Wrappers
• Oil System
• Triple Tube and Barrel system
• CIP Units
• Brenton OEE System
• COP tanks

Sanitation

Must be able to coordinate workflow for all daily and weekly cleanups within the departments. Must be familiar with and able to train all aspects of Sanitation. Must maintain training documentation on sanitation employees. Must understand all Kraft policies and Kraft procedures. Must understand and record all sanitation period and variable times. Must schedule and coordinate all period cleaning. Know strength of cleaning solutions and be responsible for testing and documenting solution strength. Maintain and update Regular Slice cleaning procedures. Prepare Regular Slice for start-up with awareness to the link between a good sanitation shift and start-up without downtime. Must have computer skills to update records.

Quality

Sanitation aspects of quality of all products produced in our plant as it goes through Regular Slice department. Working with other departments to help solve quality problems. Understanding of quality bacteria counts reports and monitor cleaning of equipment. Monitor H.O. ticket control system. Must be a GMP leader.

Maintenance

Oversee department maintenance including but not limited to:

• Repair water guns
• Repair water and air hoses
• Repair squeegees
• Gasket replacement
• Equipment lubrication
• Report and order any damaged or worn machine parts
• Daily and weekly oiling and greasing

Equipment Operated

The Sanitation Line Operator has to operate and have thorough understanding to be able to train employees on every single piece of equipment within the department. An error in judgment may be a very substantial inconvenience, delay or cost and may not be readily detectable.

Other

Check employee schedule for “call ins” during the week and on Friday Sanitation shift. Direct the flow of work by the proper delegation of help so as to complete work in a timely manner, monitoring labor usage. Assist with the training of new employees. Assist employees who are struggling with the completion of their job. Know responsibilities and procedures of all of Regular Slice. Must be constantly aware of chemical inventories and standards. Help coordinate the hiring of part-time employees including peer-interviewing process. Must be able to chart and graph data for Green Room meeting. Must have understanding of production and cooker schedules. Must know the Kraft policy manual, GMP manual, MSDS book and HACCP book. Must have a complete working knowledge of all forms and paper flow within the department. Must assist the department supervisor in conducting meetings, such as safety and QCDSM for Sanitation Department meetings and Friday Sanitation shifts. Must assist employees in keeping their safety training current. Must be able to perform all duties as directed by the departmental supervisor.

Safety

Must be a leader in stressing safety and be conscious of all safety hazards. Working with machinery and chemicals is moderate, controllable and at times hazardous.

Working Conditions

Fair – Working conditions are fair with a pace that can be strenuous and hectic at times. Hearing protection is required during production. Temperature can be very warm, wet and humid during sanitation shifts. During daily clean up parts of area will be wet clean up and other areas dry clean up. Other work hazards are moderate, fairly predictable and controllable with the exception of slippery footing.

Lifting Requirements

Moderate – Will sometimes have to lift over 100 lbs.

Training

A Line Operator is expected to be competent in all aspects of the job and other duties assigned by the department supervisor after the training period is 4 months, depending upon and individual’s background.

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.

Benefits

• 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)

New Ulm 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].