Machine Operator 2nd/3rd Shift
Kendallville, IN 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description
Job DescriptionMachine Operator Kendallville Plant

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

  • Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts
  • Purchased in 1934 from Breyer's Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935
  • Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Creme in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979
  • Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines

Community Overview:

  • Kendallville is located about 30 mins north of Fort Wayne and offers a small town community
Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • 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.
  • Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.
  • Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
  • Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
  • Responsible for communicating with previous and next shift regarding any concerns or watch outs from the shift.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
Qualifications:
  • Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
  • Use simple mathematics.
  • Lift 50 pounds.
  • Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
  • Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
  • Starting Pay: $19.75 - $25.50 per hour
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • 12 Paid Holidays per Year
  • Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks in your first year
  • Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule:*2nd (M-F, 2:30pm-10:30pm) shift or 3rd (S-Th, 10:30pm-6:30am) shift
  • Daily/Weekly overtime possible
Location(s)Kendallville 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 .


It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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