Line Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Compensation Overview: 

The starting hourly wage for this role is $35.22 

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

Hourly Bonus Program 

Work Schedule: 

· Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday, 5-6 days a week, with possible overtime.  

· 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)   

· 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)  

· Employees must have weekend availability. 

· 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 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments 

· Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, and A-1 steak sauce.  

Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community! 

Job Overview: 

Line Technicians, as part of the maintenance team, will perform equipment maintenance, inspection, modifications, and troubleshooting duties in a food manufacturing environment, following strict product safety and quality standards. Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, complex environment. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

· Execution of basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspection, lubricating, and adjusting. 

· Operation of equipment to optimize quality and productivity, make adjustments, and complete changeovers. 

· Completing preventative maintenance by developing, updating, and executing the process. 

· Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations. 

· Training of production line associates. 

· Ensure all products being produced meet quality specifications. 

· Responsible for wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) , compliance of safety training, policy and procedures and report any unsafe safety conditions to a Supervisor/ Management 

· Exhibits safe work habits and encourages other to work safely 

· Focus on continuous improvement through innovation. 

· Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

· Demonstrates mechanical aptitude. 

· Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hands tools, and electrical/instrument test equipment. 

· Previous experience in manufacturing environment and/or as an automotive technician a plus. 

· Appropriate time management skills to meet deadlines. 

· Able to follow directions and ability to perform tasks safely from start to finish with minimal supervision 

· Exercises good judgment and decision-making skills, bringing up to the supervisor any issues outside of his/her scope of responsibility and control. 

· Able to work flexible schedules when needed. 

· Able to use a computer. 

· Able to lift up to 50lbs. 

· Able to stand for extended periods of time. 

· Able to safely work at heights. 

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

· Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills. 

· High School Diploma preferred.