Sanitation Tote Washer - Fast-Paced Food Plant Operator

Kraft Heinz; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Holidays

Vacation after 90 days

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Pet Insurance

EAP

HSA/HRA

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a General Helper (Tote washer/BOD) in Mason, OH to support sanitation operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with first-shift hours from 6am to 2pm and opportunities for overtime.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift 25–50 lbs, and a strong attendance record. Competitive pay includes benefits and a 3.5% annual incentive potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred; GMP/regulated industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stay cool and calm under pressure and balance changing priorities with ease.
• Outstanding attendance record.
• Focus on safety with a history of practicing safe work habits.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to call out defects and adhere to Quality standards.
• Positive- team focused attitude!

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, clean, dust, polish, mop, scrub, remove trash and other duties to keep a clean environment.
• Performs janitorial/custodial duties such as cleaning and restocking locker rooms, break rooms, restrooms, outside grounds, office areas and other plant facilities.
• Performs cleaning practices using cleaning chemicals; understands chemical handling procedures.
• Follows complete sanitation/custodial schedules.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and tools.
• Supports Production/Sanitation/Office Personnel as assigned.
• Embrace and support 5S philosophy. Participates on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Utilizes push broom to sweep floors and/or squeegees to push water into drain.
• Collect trash including boxes, plastic, packets, damaged material, broken skids, bag ties, and other Production items and place into dumpsters.
• Reports Maintenance issues to the Supervisor.
• Checks to see if there are dirty totes and coordinate with receiving
• Cleans totes using the proper chemicals as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of the tote cleaning room
• Reports damaged totes to lead
• Able to prepare and test cleaning chemicals for proper concentration.
• Occasionally sweeps Warehouse and removes debris.
• Occasionally utilizes electric jack – certification required, to move pallets or larger pieces of equipment around work area.
• Occasionally replaces 55-gallon drums of chemicals in C.I.P. room utilizing drum cart.
• Attend Safety meetings.
• Operates equipment in safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
• Participate on the 5S process, carry out actions as outlined on the department 5S Improvement Plan. Embrace and support Continuous Improvement.
• Fills in for other positions in department as necessary.
• Handle Cleaning Chemicals according to Safe Handling Procedures.
• Ability to check BOD tankers and use proper safety equipment
• Ability to multitask while pumping BOD totes

Skills

Teamwork oriented

Safety oriented

Attention to detail

Lifts 25–50 lbs

Attendance

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a General Helper (Tote washer/BOD) in Mason, OH to support sanitation operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with first-shift hours from 6am to 2pm and opportunities for overtime.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift 25–50 lbs, and a strong attendance record. Competitive pay includes benefits and a 3.5% annual incentive potential.