Machine Operator 2Nd/3Rd Shift

General information

All posting locations: Kendallville, Indiana, United States of America

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 15-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81482

Description & Requirements

Machine Operator

Kendallville Plant

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts

• Purchased in 1934 from Breyer's Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935

• Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979

• Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines

Community Overview:

• Kendallville is located about 30 mins north of Fort Wayne and offers a small town community

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.

• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.

• Maintain downtime records during line operation.

• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.

• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.

• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.

• Responsible for communicating with previous and next shift regarding any concerns or watch outs from the shift.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and strong drive for results.

• Use simple mathematics.

• Lift 50 pounds.

• Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.

• Able to work in hot and humid conditions.

• High School diploma or GED

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Starting Pay: $19.75 - $25.50 per hour

• Annual Bonus Program

• 12 Paid Holidays per Year

• Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks in your first year

• Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401k with company match

• Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule:

• 2nd (M-F, 2:30pm-10:30pm) shift or 3rd (S-Th, 10:30pm-6:30am) shift

• Daily/Weekly overtime possible