Material Handler

The Kraft Heinz Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Winchester is seeking a Material Handler to support the Warehouse department. The role reports to the Materials Manager and focuses on timely, accurate SAP receiving and related paperwork to ensure smooth plant operations.

The ideal candidate will be organized, capable of handling multiple tasks, and contribute to a high-visibility operation affecting multiple areas of production. Shifts may include weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness – being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• Quality orientation – ensuring tasks are checked and accurate; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receiving primary, secondary, and raw materials into SAP for plant or contracted warehouses.
• Maintaining accurate shipping paperwork, Certificate of Analysis, driver information, and receiving data.
• Handle discrepancies that arise in the receiving process.
• Maintain Employee Food Safety Awareness.
• Flexibility to work all hours and weekends as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality orientation

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

Material Handler Job Description

Department: Warehouse

Position Type: Hourly temp to hire Hourly Wage: $19.51

Function: Operations

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Summary: Reporting to the Materials Manager this position will be responsible for receiving all SAP ordered items in a timely and accurate manner. Maintaining accurate paperwork and understanding batch run materials is crucial to the success of this position. The employee must have strong organizational skills and be able to lead multiple tasks at once. This is a high visibility position that has impact on many areas of operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Receiving primary, secondary, and raw materials into SAP that deliver into the plant or any contracted warehouses.
• Maintaining accurate shipping paperwork, Certificate of Analysis, driver information, and any other receiving information that will align with all Kraft Heinz standards.
• Handle all discrepancies that may arise in the receiving process.
• Maintain Employee Food Safety Awareness.
• Flexibility to work all hours and weekends as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability - Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration - Working effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Understand and follow company and site policies and procedures on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Hold Tags, HACCP, USDA, Foreign Objects, Safety and Security.

Physical Considerations:

Requires frequent walking and extended periods of standing Ability to lift up to 65 lbs. Ability to climb Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required (steel-toed shoes, hair and beard nets, bump caps, gloves, eye protection, aprons etc.) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment Environmental Considerations: Non-temperature-controlled environment Work-Life Balance Considerations: May be requested work occasional overtime (including weekends) Schedules are subject to change based on business needs

Other Considerations:

Must be comfortable working on a tablet/computer Good communication skills (verbal and written) Must be able to work as both an individual contributor as well as work well as a team member Must be able to adapt to a changing environment/schedule

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, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Document: HRJD029

Revised: 6/9/2026

Supersedes: 4/16/2024

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Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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)

Winchester 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] .