Pouchroom Operator 2nd Shift

The Kraft Heinz Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Pouch Room Operator to operate multiple pouch machines safely and efficiently while performing quality audits of SFG pouches.

You will start up, operate, and shut down pouch forming, sealing, coding, and conveying systems, manage material FIFO, and ensure accurate production records. This hourly role requires attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Basic understanding of mechanical parts.
• Able to follow GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate pouch machines safely and efficiently while performing quality audits.
• Change packaging rolls and monitor equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and inform technicians.
• Record audits, downtime, and production totals.
• Maintain clean, tour-ready work area.
• Follow all DMS forms and QRMP standards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Orientation

Adaptability

Teamwork/Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

Pouch Room Operator Job Description

Department: Pouch Room

Position Type: Hourly Hourly Wage: $28.48

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: Operate multiple pouch machines safely and efficiently while performing quality control audits of SFG pouches.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 1. Starts up, operates, and shuts down pouch forming, cooling, sealing, straw strip placement, coding, and conveying systems of the pouch machine.
• 2. Makes packaging roll changes as needed.
• 3. Optimizes equipment uptime; monitors mechanical operation of equipment and unjams machines.
• 4. Helps troubleshoot mechanical problems and notifies technician of issues.
• 5. Supervises quality issues, performs and records checks on pouch visual points of quality.
• 6. Performs and records checks on seal alignment.
• 7. Ensure adequate quantities of accurate rotated foil stock (FIFO) are available and tested. Complete all required audits.
• 8. Document pouches material losses, downtime, and production totals; palletize finished boxes of pouches.
• 9. Maintains good housekeeping. Ensure “Area of Responsibility” is clean and orderly.
• 10. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• 11. Ensures completion of all DMS forms (ie. CIL, CLM, 5S, Defect handling, Shift hand-offs, Oscar boards, etc.)
• 12. Maintains room as a tour ready status.
• 13. Performs all 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.).

• 14. Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• 15. 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.
• 16. 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.
• 17. 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:

In addition to the capabilities above a good candidate will possess strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, a basic understanding of mechanic parts and how they work.

Physical Considerations:

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

Other Considerations:

• 1. Must be comfortable working on a tablet/computer
• 2. Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• 3. Must be able to work as both an individual contributor as well as work well as a team member
• 4. 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: HRJD016

Revised: 2/19/2025

Supersedes: 4/16/2024

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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] .