Pouch Production Operator — Temp-to-Hire Path to Permanent

Kraft Heinz; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Granite City, IL is seeking a Pouch Operator to run pouch making equipment, ensure heat seals, and maintain quality on a fast-paced production line.

The role offers a temp-to-hire pathway with a clear progression to permanent employment after completing 600 hours; starting pay is $23.00/hour, increasing to $24.00/hour after qualification, and approximately $25.63/hour on permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.
• Understanding of the requirements and importance of documentation.
• Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with co-workers and management.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate pouch machines safely and efficiently while achieving exceptional quality.
• Visually check the work area and all the machines you will be running during the shift.
• Check pouches to make sure that all heat seals are good. (Minimum every 30 minutes)
• Make sure that the pouch capacity is correct.
• Maintain the proper size football on bottom of pouch.
• Rotate the side seal and bottom seal Teflon as needed.
• Document pouch losses, roll changes, and downtime on the Pouch Production Report. Include the quantity of pouches, reason for losses, area of machine, operator adjustment, and/or maintenance adjustments.
• Complete all paperwork thoroughly throughout and at the end of shift.
• Assist Relief during roll changes on your machines.
• Keep work area and table clean and free of debris.
• Inform maintenance or the shift supervisor as soon as possible of recurring problems or if you notice a problem developing.
• Discuss any problems that may occur with the operator on the previous shift.
• Remove old flavor labels from all empty boxes.
• Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed and/or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.
• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Involvement & support Safety teams & processes.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Teamwork

Planning

Communication

Math

Lifting

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Granite City, IL is seeking a Pouch Operator to run pouch making equipment, ensure heat seals, and maintain quality on a fast-paced production line.

The role offers a temp-to-hire pathway with a clear progression to permanent employment after completing 600 hours; starting pay is $23.00/hour, increasing to $24.00/hour after qualification, and approximately $25.63/hour on permanent employment.