Line Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Kraft Heinz; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Champaign, IL is seeking Line Technicians for the maintenance team. You will perform equipment maintenance, inspections, modifications, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ensuring product safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include basic maintenance tasks, changeovers, and preventative maintenance, plus training of line staff. Flexible schedules with 2nd and 3rd shift options, weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and ability to operate tools safely.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work flexible schedules including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic equipment maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Operate equipment to optimize quality and productivity and complete changeovers.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures.
• Oversee equipment overhaul, modifications, and installations.
• Train production line associates on procedures and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate power tools

Time management

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Compensation Overview

The starting hourly wage for this role is $35.22

Job Description

Compensation Overview

The starting hourly wage for this role is $35.22

Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.

Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule

• Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday, 5-6 days a week, with possible overtime.
• 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)
• 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)
• Employees must have weekend availability.
• Employees may work weekends and holidays.

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

Line Technicians, as part of the maintenance team, 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

• Execution of basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspection, lubricating, and adjusting.
• Operation of equipment to optimize quality and productivity, make adjustments, and complete changeovers.
• Completing preventative maintenance by developing, updating, and executing the process.
• Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations.
• Training of production line associates.
• Ensure all products being produced meet quality specifications.
• Responsible for wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), 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
• Focus on continuous improvement through innovation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude.
• Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hands tools, and electrical/instrument test equipment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment and/or as an automotive technician a plus.
• Appropriate time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Able to follow directions and ability to perform tasks safely 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 use a computer.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely work at heights.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy.
• Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills.
• High School Diploma preferred.

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

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].