Line Technician - Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd Shift)

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Champaign, IL is seeking a Line Technician to support the maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will perform equipment maintenance, inspections, modifications, and troubleshooting to ensure safety and quality standards.

The role offers shift premiums on 2nd and 3rd shifts, flexible scheduling, weekend availability, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate power tools and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude.
• Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hand 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 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 scope.
• 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.
• Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and reporting unsafe safety conditions to supervision.
• Exhibits safe work habits and encourages others to work safely.
• Focus on continuous improvement through innovation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Power tools operation

Electrical/instrument test equipment

Time management

Follow directions safely

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50lbs

Standing for long periods

Safe work habits

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Champaign, IL is seeking a Line Technician to support the maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will perform equipment maintenance, inspections, modifications, and troubleshooting to ensure safety and quality standards.

The role offers shift premiums on 2nd and 3rd shifts, flexible scheduling, weekend availability, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate power tools and test equipment.