Quality Auditor - Lunchables

Job Description

Quality Auditor- Oscar Mayer Lunchables

1st Shift: 6 AM-2:30 PM (Mandated OT as needed)

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Quality Auditor to work at our food processing facility in Avon, NY! Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

Benefits Overview:

In addition to competitive pay, Kraft Heinz offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial future, and personal well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• HRA and Optional Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match and Additional Core Contribution
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Maven Family Support Resources
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Differentials and Overtime Opportunities
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.

Compensation Overview:

• Starting pay: $22.69/hour
• Second Shift Differential: $1.25/hour
• Third Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Role & Responsibilities:

The Auditor is a member of the production team who is trained to perform quality assurance related tasks to ensure compliance to governmental regulations and Kraft policy.

• Perform pre-operative sanitation audits and daily housekeeping audits. Coordinate corrective action where necessary to ensure maximum uptime of production lines and compliance with USDA and OM Lunchables specifications.
• Perform bacteriological swabbing on equipment, and environmental surfaces.
• Assure integrity of the HACCP plan by ensuring that online metal detectors are operating properly and verifying that component ingredient statements match approved label copy. Document and file records of same.
• Conduct incoming meat and raw material inspections as necessary. Perform swabbing on incoming materials as necessary.
• Conduct hourly weight control checks utilizing weight net computer.
• Conduct residual oxygen analysis on packages utilizing Mocon gas analyzer and Carbon Dioxide / Nitrogen analysis on gas mixtures using Fyrite or Mocon analyzers.
• Conduct seal strength analysis on packages utilizing vacuum chamber equipment.
• Conduct finished product evaluations (case audits).
• Place product on production hold as necessary. Ensure accurate and factual information regarding holds is conveyed to the Quality Systems Coordinator.
• Enter and track component complaint information on the component complaint log.

Sanitation: Will ensure that all auditing, inspection, and environmental monitoring activities support compliance with the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program. Will verify equipment, production areas, and environmental conditions meet sanitation requirements and document findings appropriately.

Quality Assurance: Ensures all products manufactured align with the Kraft Heinz Quality Assurance Program, USDA requirements, HACCP plans, and all applicable food safety policies and procedures. Identifies quality concerns, places product on hold when necessary, and works with production and quality personnel to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Physical Demands:

• Standing up to 12 hours a day
• Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. including overhead work
• Repetitive motion with hands
• Kneeling
• Twisting
• Squatting
• Climbing stairs
• Working in hot and cold environments (Lunchables 40 degrees F, Cool Whip 90 degrees/ -35 degrees F, Cold Storage 0 degrees F)
• Working in loud environments over 85 decibels

Safety: Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themself and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to work on all shifts, cover vacations, weekends and Holidays.
• A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must have strong communication skills
• Prior manufacturing experience is helpful

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

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]

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)

Avon 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 [email protected].