Processing Tech - Temp to Hire Granite City, IL, US Posted 14 hours ago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a Processing Tech at the Granite City Plant in Granite City, IL. This temp-to-hire role starts at $25.00/hour with a qualification-up rate of $27.00/hour and a permanent target around $30.47/hour.

You will batch, blend, test, and ensure adherence to HACCP and GMP in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers a pathway to permanent employment after 600 hours and requires forklift operation, basic computer skills, and willingness to travel if needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift driver license required.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Run batching system for raw ingredients into finished product and perform Cleaning in Place (CIP).
• Check batches and record findings on finish batch records and enter Unlab data.
• Check processed water and filler baths for chlorine levels.
• Obtain finished product samples during the day for Q.S. department.
• Calibration of scales and thermometers; swab fillers after CIP and COP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computers

Job description

## Processing Tech - Temp to HireGranite City Plant, Illinois, United States of AmericaApply NowJob ID: R-108396Date posted: 11/11/2026Team: ManufacturingLocation: Granite City, IL, USHourly manufacturing position## Job Description**Processing Tech**Starting Rate: $25.00/hourAfter Qualification/Card Certification: $27.00/hourPermanent Employment Rate: Approximately $30.47/hourTemp-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 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, 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]**.**