NOW HIRING! General Production 2nd and 3rd shift

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Champaign, IL is hiring a production worker responsible for loading materials, monitoring quality, and operating equipment. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow instructions with minimal supervision.

You will participate in sanitation and packaging tasks, use carts and pallet jacks, and collaborate in meetings while keeping safety and accuracy as top priorities. Prior experience is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to operate and learn production equipment.
• Safe work habits and adherence to procedures.
• Experience in production/manufacturing is preferred, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials and packaging into machines; verify correct materials.
• Monitor product flow and quality; identify defects or equipment issues.
• Package finished goods per specifications (case counts, labels, codes, allergens, date/lot).
• Stack, palletize, and wrap product; move materials with carts, pallet jacks, or forklift.
• Operate production machinery; start/stop lines and adjust settings as trained.
• Sanitation duties in processing and packaging areas as required.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Oral & written communication

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine operation

Computer literacy

Job description

• Employees may work weekends and holidays.
• Prefer experience in production/ manufacturing- but will train the right candidates.
• Able to operate a fork truck - Kraft Heinz will train.
• Able to operate a computer.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely work at heights.
• Safe work habits.
• Attention to detail to avoid and/or identify errors.
• Able to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Load raw materials and packaging supplies into machines or workstations; verify correct materials are being used.
• Monitor product flow and quality during production; identify and report defects, contamination risks, or equipment issues.
• Package finished goods accurately per specifications (case counts, labels, codes, allergens, date/lot coding).
• Stack, palletize, and wrap product; move materials/finished goods using carts, pallet jacks, or forklift.
• Operate production machinery and equipment as trained, including starting/stopping lines, monitoring performance, and making minor adjustments (speed, alignment, settings).
• Sanitation, as required, in processing and packaging areas.
• Participate and collaborate in meetings.