2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Compensation Overview:

• The starting hourly wage for this role is $22.01/hr to $22.01/hr.

• Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.

• Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule:

2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift 11pm-7:30am

Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday with possible overtime.

Employees may work weekends and holidays.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

The Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America.

• Established in 1963

• Home to over 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments

• Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Ketchup, Primal Kitchen, and A-1 steak sauce.

• Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community!

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.?  This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

Joining the Champaign team is a great way to grow your skills, develop your abilities and delight consumers every day. We are currently seeking energetic and driven individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Documentation of pertinent information where required.

• Keeping area clean and orderly.

• Sanitation, as required, in processing and packaging areas.

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

• Know, understand, and comply with Kraft Heinz Environmental Policy.

• Responsible for wearing proper PPE, complying with all safety training, policies and procedures, and reporting any unsafe safety conditions to a Supervisor/ Management

• Participate and collaborates in meetings.

• Training others and filling in for other positions as assigned.

• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.

• Perform other duties incidental to job as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma preferred.

• Prefer experience in production/ manufacturing- but will train the right candidates.

• Safe work habits.

• Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy.

• Promotes teamwork.

• Attention to detail to avoid and/or identify errors.

• Good organizational skills.

• Able to operate a fork truck – Kraft Heinz will train.

• Able to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.

• Able to work flexible schedule when needed.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Able to safely work at heights.

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Able to understand & follow instructions.

• Able to operate a computer.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills.