Material Handler - Temp to Hire

Kraft Heinz Company; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Material Handler at the Granite City, IL plant. The role starts at $23.00/hour with progression to $24.00 and $25.14 after qualification, with a temp-to-hire pathway after 600 hours.

You will stage supplies, remove recyclables, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and learn inventory systems to support secondary processes. Training includes safety and equipment sanitation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret production schedules.
• Identify defects in raw materials and follow procedures.
• Unload raw materials using FIFO and stage materials for secondary processes.
• Operate and maintain bailers, shredders, and trash receptacles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Staging supplies for secondary operations and removing recyclables.
• Learn to drive two types of lift trucks and operate pallet jacks.
• Maintain totes and containers, and transport materials as required.
• Support inventory programs and read production schedules to prioritize tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading production schedules

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

## Material Handler - Temp to HireApply: Granite City, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R-106686## Job DescriptionJob Summary:Starting Rate: $23.00/hourAfter Qualification/Card Certification: $24.00/hourPermanent Employment Rate: Approximately $25.14/hourTemp-to-hire opportunity with a pathway to permanent employment after completion of prohibitionary period of 600 hours.The primary function of the Plant Material Handler is to maintain each secondary operation by staging supplies, removing all recycle materials from the area and properly maintaining totes, dumpsters, and a variety of other procedures.The Plant Material Handler will learn how to drive two types of lift trucks to bring in raw materials to each secondary area. You will develop skills to operate pallet jacks and pallet pals. You will learn to unload raw materials from receiving using first in first out process and how to stage the material. You will acquire skills to identify defects with raw materials and the proper procedures if defects are found.You will develop the ability to read the production schedules for each of the secondary processes and prioritize task as it relates to that schedule. You will be taught inventory programs and how to navigate through each. You will be taught to load and how to transport a variety of boxes, bags, barrels, crates, and other materials as needed, to keep each secondary area supplied and supported.You will learn how to operate and/or clean and sanitize a variety of bailers, shredders and trash receptacles. Your time will be allocated by maintaining these systems by removing all recycle material and hauling this material to its appropriate location.Other duties as assigned.Upon completion of temp to hire pre-requisites, the individual has the opportunity to become a employee with Kraft Heinz and will have access to the benefits listed below.**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, Recognition, Training* Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs* Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability**Location(s)**Granite City 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]**.**