Production Team Member

Job Description

Job Title
Production Team Member

Location

Muscatine, IA

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Medical

Dental

Vision

Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.

(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account

A shift differential for those who work second or third shift

Pay
Starting Pay Rate: $23.43 per hour
Plus shift differential for employees working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Grow Your Pay Quickly
At our Muscatine Factory, employees have a clear wage progression path with increases at 120 days, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months. By 18 months, employees can reach grade pay ranging from $29.10 to $31.34 per hour, depending on role — an increase of more than $5.67 per hour within the first 18 months.

Employees are also eligible for a $2,500 retention bonus after 6 months.

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies. Must be able to work any shift needed, including overtime.

• 1st shift – Mon – Fri, 6am – 2:15pm
• 2nd shift – Mon – Fri, 2pm – 10:15pm
• 3rd shift – Mon – Fri, 10pm – 6:15am

**Start times can slightly vary depending on department or position**             

Job Overview

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and 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!

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Production Team Members to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.  This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of equipment.
• 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.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor or Lead.
• Perform sanitation duties on production equipment as needed.
• Proper handling and usage of chemicals.
• Must have the ability to follow written instructions and manuals.
• Must handle Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Support Plant Quality Systems.
• Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMP’s and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Plant Overview

• Over 400 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
• Original Construction 1892​
• 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi.​
• Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
• First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles​
• 1895 Tomato Processing started
• Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

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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)

Muscatine 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].