Kraft Heinz · 18 hours ago
Production Associate II
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.43/hr - $23.43/hrKraft Heinz is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Production Associate II to join their Process Cheese department. The role involves maintaining equipment cleanliness, ensuring quality standards, and supporting production operations as needed.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Dismantles, cleans, and reassembles assigned equipment according to Kraft sanitation procedures
Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the department
Salvages product from screens keeping separate good cheese from bad
Help with production as needed
Responsible for all documentation associated with job
Responsible for inspection and follow up with sanitation and maintenance items
Relieves other personnel as needed
Reports and/or corrects unsafe acts or conditions
Trains new or inexperienced associates
Performs pre-startup procedures
Follows Kraft GMP’s
Actively participates in and takes part in QCMS
Always wears and uses proper protective equipment
Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in MES applications
Performs other duties as assigned by Line Leader
Must maintain processing equipment by applying the IL6S system and settings
Must attend DDS meetings daily, 30 minutes prior to start of shift
Performs variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc
Will be required to be involved in improvement opportunities (IL6S) teams
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
Qualification
Required
Knowledge Basic math, reading and communication. Must be able to master computers and other production equipment
Able to acquire Fork Truck License
Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead
Lifts, carries, pushes, routinely pulls and moves up to 55 pounds
Holds and grips objects, must possess manual dexterity vital to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment
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.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
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
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
Founded in 2015
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (22)
2023 (14)
2022 (20)
2021 (24)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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