Job Description

Utility Operator

New Ulm Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Full benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS)
• Company matched 401K (6%)
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to shop at the Company Store.
• Paid vacation, sick and major holidays
• Utility Operator pay $27.68/hr.
• Annual bonus (potential 3.5% annual salary)
• $100/hr shift premium

Work Schedule:

Weekly Rotating Shifts for Production Employees, Monday through Friday. Shift start time depends on the department, but weekly rotations begin on 3rd, 2nd, and then 1st shift.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955. Current products include Velveeta, Velveeta Mini-Block, Kraft Deli-Deluxe, and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.
• 400 Hourly Employees.
• 23 Salaried Employees.
• Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.
• Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service.
• There is over 5,000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant!

Community Overview:

Welcome to our New Ulm Community!

At our New Ulm location, we make processed cheese. The work here is fast paced and we reward hard work and strong performance. The greater your performance, the more opportunities you will have to work your way up in the company. The Utility Operator is responsible for many different facets of production in their scope of responsibility. They must work with minimum supervision, be able to do simple mathematics of addition and subtraction and work with brief verbal and simple written instructions. They must have complete knowledge of a production schedule and be able to relieve all operators for breaks and operate all equipment efficiently and safely to produce a quality product. Their job is moderately varied, involving many medium complex tasks; each can be learned within a few months. Communication is a key factor with a good understanding of supplies. This person is a member of our Regular Slice Team and is very quality conscious.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Check schedule for product running and changes in production.
• Haul supplies and wrappers to designated areas with hand truck/fork truck. Pre-staging and record lot number on record sheet for quality completion by operators.
• Help string and align ribbons on start-ups and changeovers.
• Change filters at designated times – take to wash area.
• Assist in labeling.
• Assist in all changeovers with cheese, aligning ribbons, and supplies and casing set up.
• Return supplies to storage when other line goes down.
• Keep track of rework crews, bring product to crews, remove full pallets, and track all paperwork and tickets.
• Assist in training of employees.
• Relieve employees for breaks.
• Assist with simple adjustments.
• Put cheese from filter clean up on cart and put cart on elevator.
• Haul cardboard to baler, when baler is full need to make a bale.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred.
• Seeking individuals who work well with teams, are goal oriented, and enjoy satisfaction in performing a job well done.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds infrequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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)

New Ulm 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com