Production Associate I

Kraft Heinz; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Production Associate I. This role involves maintaining quality standards, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be able to work in varying temperatures and perform physical tasks. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and safety.

Benefits

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401k

Qualifications

• Able to acquire Fork Truck License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards by checking seals, labels, and packaging.
• Operate packing or filling equipment.
• Perform sanitation duties when required.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Communication

Education

Fork Truck License

Job description

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• Responsible for maintaining quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates, labels, packaging of product, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.
• Responsible for accurately inserting components in cartons, taking weights, and accurately recording data.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate supplies are used.
• Stacking at end of line on skid; requires constant reaching, bending, and twisting.
• Operate packing or filling equipment.
• Recordkeeping as required on manual, computer, and other systems.
• Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area
• General housekeeping duties include sweeping, bending, pickup up trash, lifting trash bags filled with trash, picking up cheese bags!
• Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs variety of sanitation and maintenance-type functions.
• Must check product and fill out quality documentation.
• Peel out and salvage rejected product.
• Follow GMP’s outlined in handbook.
• Willing to collaborate with others on the line – “Teamwork”.
• Will perform either production or sanitation jobs.
• Will work on 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor, grinding room, coolers, production areas, and SCOF areas.
• Performs sanitation duties when required.
• Must be willing to be an active participant in Safety and Efficiency Improvement Teams.
• Performs other duties as advised by the Leadership Team.
• Must maintain equipment by applying the KHMS system and settings.
• Complete a variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• This position will be encouraged to complete training on upgrade and relief positions within the Process Cheese department.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.
  
  
  
• Knowledge Basic math, reading and communication.
• Working Environment Primarily indoors with temperature ranges from lower 40s to upper 90s. Can be in hot/humid, or cool environment depending on job task. Can be exposed to wet conditions during sanitation. Will be required to work from Vertilifts, ladders, and platforming.
  
  
  

Job Description

Primary Purpose

• Days and shift times vary.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates, labels, packaging of product, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.
• Responsible for accurately inserting components in cartons, taking weights, and accurately recording data.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate supplies are used.
• Stacking at end of line on skid; requires constant reaching, bending, and twisting.
• Operate packing or filling equipment.
• Recordkeeping as required on manual, computer, and other systems.
• Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area
• General housekeeping duties include sweeping, bending, pickup up trash, lifting trash bags filled with trash, picking up cheese bags!
• Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs variety of sanitation and maintenance-type functions.
• Must check product and fill out quality documentation.
• Peel out and salvage rejected product.
• Follow GMP’s outlined in handbook.
• Willing to collaborate with others on the line – “Teamwork”.
• Will perform either production or sanitation jobs.
• Will work on 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor, grinding room, coolers, production areas, and SCOF areas.
• Performs sanitation duties when required.
• Must be willing to be an active participant in Safety and Efficiency Improvement Teams.
• Performs other duties as advised by the Leadership Team.
• Must maintain equipment by applying the KHMS system and settings.
• Complete a variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• This position will be encouraged to complete training on upgrade and relief positions within the Process Cheese department.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge Basic math, reading and communication.
• Working Environment Primarily indoors with temperature ranges from lower 40s to upper 90s. Can be in hot/humid, or cool environment depending on job task. Can be exposed to wet conditions during sanitation. Will be required to work from Vertilifts, ladders, and platforming.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Able to acquire Fork Truck License.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead
• Lifts, carries, pushes, lifts and grips objects; climbs stairs.
• Routinely pulls and moves up to 50 pounds
• Must possess manual dexterity vital to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Must be capable of standing while inserting components.
• Must be able to do sustained activity jobs.
  
  
  

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)

Springfield 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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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