General Helper / Machine Operator 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm *Starting Pay $23.17*

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking dependable packaging line workers in Mason, OH. The role involves moving materials, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace on multiple shifts.

You will handle labeling, stacking, and material replenishment to ensure smooth production and accurate counts. Candidates should meet education requirements, pass a skills assessment after interview, and demonstrate strong attendance and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs regularly.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to QA standards.
• Must pass a skills assessment after interview.

Responsibilities

• Transport packaging material and ingredients to areas where needed using pallet jack or forklift.
• Ensure equipment is safe and in good operating condition.
• Follow all factory policies and procedures.
• Supply raw materials to packaging lines (product, boxes, film, labels, etc.).
• Monitor schedules and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Label cases and supply them to machines with correct labels.
• Verify raw materials against shop orders and record tracking numbers.
• Remove finished goods, label, wrap, and move to staging area.
• Return unused materials to staging areas with return sheets.
• Maintain a clean work area and dispose of trash properly.
• Sweep floors and clean spills; perform general cleaning.
• Sort recyclables into proper containers.
• Operate filling equipment and make minor adjustments.
• Pack finished products and seal cases.
• Assemble corrugated boxes and partitions.
• Label and stack finished cases on pallets.
• Monitor weights and packaging components; track scrap.
• Record hourly machine counts for visual boards.
• Perform changeovers, washouts, and roll changes as needed.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Excellent attendance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays Ability to lift and carry 25 - 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Outstanding attendance record.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to call out defects and adhere to Quality standards.
• Achieve qualified score on job skills assessment, to be administered after receiving a passing interview score
• May include, but isn't limited to:

Responsibilities

• Transport packaging material and/or food ingredients from/to areas where it is needed utilizing a pallet jack, forklift, or other transport equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that equipment is suitable for use and in safe operating condition.
• Responsible for following all factory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supplying all needed raw materials & supplies to the packaging lines. For example but not limited to: product, boxes, film, labels, paper towels, tape, slip sheets etc.
• Additionally, responsible for monitoring scheduled and ensuring that materials are available when needed.
• Responsible for labeling all 200 pack or less cases with the correct labels and supplying them to the machines.
• Responsible for ensuring that all raw materials are correct according the shop orders and that all tracking numbers are recorded or made available for operators.
• Responsible for removing finished goods from packaging machines, labeling them with correct labels, wrapping them with stretch wrap, and then moving them to staging area.
• Responsible for returning all unused raw materials to the staging areas and responsible for marking materials with return sheets.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean at all times.
• Empty trash into containers and transport to compactor as necessary.
• Sweep floor and clean up spills as needed or directed by lead.
• Perform general cleaning throughout work areas.
• Ensure that all recycled materials are put into the proper recycling containers.
• Operating filling equipment; making minor machine adjustments.
• Performs packaging of finished product packages.
• Making corrugated boxes and partitions.
• Packing finished merchandise in boxes.
• Sealing cases with tape gun or tape machine.
• Labeling finished cases with proper identification.
• Placing finished cases on pallets using pre-determined case placements.
• Monitoring merchandise cases to insure proper weight and accurate packaging components.
• Monitoring machine scrap and follow scrap procedures.
• Ensure accurate hourly machine counts so that visual boards can be filled out correctly.
• Monitor and react to visual board information.
• Cleaning and rinsing equipment during change overs.
• Keeping work area and station clean at all times.
• Labeling sides and ends of boxes and place stickers or other identifying information as requested by particular customer.
• Operate packaging machines in compliance with procedures.
• Complete machine set-ups, product hook-ups, change overs, washouts and roll changes.
• Make all necessary machine adjustments as outlined in the operation guide for each packaging machine.
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including production work orders, downtime sheets, weight check, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.