Pouch Production Specialist: Quality & Efficiency Leader

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Granite City, IL is seeking a Pouch Production Associate to operate pouch making equipment, maintain quality standards, and ensure safe, efficient production.

You will monitor heat seals, document downtime, assist with roll changes, and uphold KHMS procedures across shifts. This role emphasizes GMP/HACCP compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement to keep us as a low-cost, high-quality producer.

Responsibilities

• The associate will be responsible for all phases and operations of pouch making equipment.
• 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 goal setting/or meetings to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of pouch making equipment by suggesting and striving to implement process improvements.
• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and KHMS operating procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of the KHMS program and training of new associates.
• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Involvement & support Safety teams & processes.
• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.
• Must be willing and able to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Granite City, IL is seeking a Pouch Production Associate to operate pouch making equipment, maintain quality standards, and ensure safe, efficient production.

You will monitor heat seals, document downtime, assist with roll changes, and uphold KHMS procedures across shifts. This role emphasizes GMP/HACCP compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement to keep us as a low-cost, high-quality producer.