General Helper / Machine Operator 3rd Shift 11pm-7am *Starting $23.17/hr.*

Job Description

General Helper/Skilled Machine Operator-Rectangle Cup

Kraft Heinz Company

Mason, OH

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking General Helper / Machine Operator in our Liquid production area in Mason, OH.  Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.  This position requires individuals to perform production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.  Currently hiring for 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift and carry 25 – 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Outstanding attendance record.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to call out defects and adhere to Quality standards.
• Achieve qualified score on job skills assessment, to be administered after receiving a passing interview score

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

Location(s)

HPC- Mason Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
• Dental- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
• Vision- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
• Holidays- 10 Company Paid Holidays/year
• Vacation- available after successful completion of 90 days of employment
• Additional perks:  Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Protection
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• Starting Pay $23.17/hour
• Bonus Potential Annual 3.5% of annual earnings (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 11pm-7am (3rd shift variable based on assigned work)

Overtime is possible and will be wither 4 hours before or after the regular shift

Plant & Community Overview:

Community Overview:

• Welcome to the City of Mason:  On June 1, 1803, Revolutionary War veteran William Mason paid $1,700 at an auction to purchase 640 acres of land in what is now downtown Mason.
• Mason is located 22 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. 
• Mason is home to one of the largest tennis stadiums in the world, the Lindner Family Tennis Center, home of the Western & Southern Open, one of the world's top tennis tournaments for both men and women.

https://www.imaginemason.org/business/economic-development/top-ten-employers/

Plant Overview:

• Formerly the world Headquarters for Portion Pac Inc.
• Over 320 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Non-Union Plant
• What we produce:
  • Portion-sized Liquid Pouch Condiments
• Portion-sized Rectangle Cup Condiments, Sauces, Jellies, and Syrups  

Job Overview:

Are your ready to join a high-energy, fast-paced team of dedicated operators who help to produce nearly 190 million lbs. of your favorite sauces every year?

As a general helper you’ll be a part of a dedicated team supplying machines that make anything from mustard to relish which will be enjoyed by 1000’s of consumers nationwide.

Responsibilities & Duties:

May include, but isn’t limited to:

• Transport packaging material and/or food ingredients from/to areas where it is needed utilizing a pallet jack, forklift, or other transport equipment.  Responsible for ensuring that equipment is suitable for use and in safe operating condition.
• Responsible for following all factory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supplying all needed raw materials & supplies to the packaging lines.  For example but not limited to: product, boxes, film, labels, paper towels, tape, slip sheets etc.   Additionally, responsible for monitoring scheduled and ensuring that materials are available when needed.
• Responsible for labeling all 200 pack or less cases with the correct labels and supplying them to the machines.
• Responsible for ensuring that all raw materials are correct according the shop orders and that all tracking numbers are recorded or made available for operators.
• Responsible for removing finished goods from packaging machines, labeling them with correct labels, wrapping them with stretch wrap, and then moving them to staging area.
• Responsible for returning all unused raw materials to the staging areas and responsible for marking materials with return sheets. 
• Responsible for keeping work area clean at all times.
• Empty trash into containers and transport to compactor as necessary.
• Sweep floor and clean up spills as needed or directed by lead.
• Perform general cleaning throughout work areas.
• Ensure that all recycled materials are put into the proper recycling containers.
• Operating filling equipment; making minor machine adjustments.
• Performs packaging of finished product packages.
• Making corrugated boxes and partitions.
• Packing finished merchandise in boxes.
• Sealing cases with tape gun or tape machine.                                                              
• Labeling finished cases with proper identification.
• Placing finished cases on pallets using pre-determined case placements.
• Monitoring merchandise cases to insure proper weight and accurate packaging components.
• Monitoring machine scrap and follow scrap procedures.   Ensure accurate hourly machine counts so that visual boards can be filled out correctly.  Monitor and react to visual board information.
• Cleaning and rinsing equipment during change overs.
• Keeping work area and station clean at all times.
• Labeling sides and ends of boxes and place stickers or other identifying information as requested by particular customer.
• Operate packaging machines in compliance with procedures
• Complete machine set-ups, product hook-ups, change overs, washouts and roll changes
• Make all necessary machine adjustments as outlined in the operation guide for each packaging machine
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including production work orders, downtime sheets, weight check, etc.      
• Other duties as assigned.

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)

HPC - Mason Factory

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 [email protected].