Production Associate

Job Description

Description:

• General Labor working in the Process Cheese Department.

• Days and shift times vary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Salvages product, as directed, from toting stations.

• Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area.

• Performs other duties as directed by Line Lead or Shift Lead

• Responsible for correct decisions and notifying the proper personnel when there are problems.

• Train new or inexperienced associates.

• Perform recordkeeping as required on manual, computer, and other systems. Includes OSCAR Boards & RAIL items.

• Complete all prestart-up and start of shift checks that are required.

• Provide break relief as needed & directed.

• Perform & document all required Period Cleaning in area.

• Communicates closely with Filling Room

• Completes required recordkeeping on manual, computer, and other systems, including scanning into SAP if necessary.

• Reports and/or corrects unsafe acts or conditions.

• Responsible for all trucking and related computer requirements and proper maintenance of the fork truck and

battery.

• Setting up equipment as assigned in accordance with the proper procedure that applies.

• Visually inspect the flow of production, clearing jam-ups as they occur, pulling rejects and salvaging whenever

necessary.

• Performing the necessary quality checks, etc. as assigned.

• Informing the supervisor or line tech of any machine malfunction or irregularities.

• Compliance with all company policies and general safety rules while performing job duties.

• Observing the condition of the materials and supplies.

• 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, hot, and humid.

Qualifications:

• Able to acquire a fork truck license.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead; lifts, carries, pushes, routinely pulls, and moves up to 100 pounds; holds and grips objects; must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment; and disassemble and reassemble equipment.

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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.