Processing Tech - Temp to Hire

The Kraft Heinz Company; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Granite City, IL is seeking a Processing Tech to batch, blend and test ingredients to ensure product specifications are met. The role involves operating batching systems, CIP, recording data, and supporting QA and safety processes.

This temp-to-hire opportunity starts at $25/hour with progression to $27/hour after qualification and up to about $30.47/hour for permanent status. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced plant environment and comply with GMP/HACCP

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified and able to operate forklifts safely.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic software.
• Ability to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Batch and blend ingredients to produce finished products.
• Run batching system and Cleaning in Place (CIP).
• Check batches and record finish batch data.
• Test samples for QA/QC.
• Calibrate scales and thermometers.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP records.
• Support safety and housekeeping responsibilities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computers

Job description

Job Description

Processing Tech

Starting Rate:$25.00/hour

After Qualification/Card Certification:$27.00/hour

Permanent Employment Rate:Approximately $30.47/hour

Temp-to-hire opportunity with a pathway to permanent employment after completion of prohibitionary period of 600 hours.

Job Purpose

Instructions: In two to three sentences, provide a concise summary of “why the job exists” including the purpose, level, scope of responsibility, what success looks like, and how the role fits in the KHC mission and goals.

Processing Lab Technician is responsible for batching, blending, and testing to ensure product is within Kraft Heinz specifications. This is done by the following duties, personally or through working with others.

The bidding criteria as specified for newly hired employees which states must have completed active service for 6 months prior to bidding, and current employees that have been in their present position for less than a year will have these restrictions waived for this bid.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Run the batching system which controls the batching of raw ingredients into a finished product and Cleaning in Place (CIP).

Check the batches and record findings on the finish batch records and enter Unlab.

Check processed water and filler baths for levels of chlorine.

Obtain finished product samples during the day for Q. S. department.

Checking chemical levels used by the production department during cleaning of equipment.

Calibration of scales and thermometers.

Swabbing of the fillers after CIP and COP.

Making pipe swings to CIP.

Blend juices in port-a-tanks to be used in the finished batches.

Put incoming drums of juice and essences away.

Change port-a-tanks when they are empty and replace them with full port-a-tanks.

Sanitation of port-a-tanks.

PM on port-a-tank butterfly valves.

PM for sanitation once per week.

Check and document HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point).

Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed or required.

Other duties as assigned or required.

Productivity Responsibility:

• Actively participate in team goal setting/or meetings to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producers.
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.

Quality Responsibility:

• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Follow 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.

Safety Responsibility:

• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.

Involvement & support of safety teams & processes.

• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self-and/or others.
• Reporting hazards as they exist.
• Trained as an in Lock out tag out procedures to prevent the start-up of equipment when it is deemed a necessary requirement.

Qualifications

Required to drive a forklift

Working Knowledge of computers

Ability to travel if required.

Below is a sampling of benefits you would receive upon hire.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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] .