Tub Prep - 1st Shift - KraftHeinz

Tub Prep – 1st Shift

Location:

Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids

4601 C Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Plant Overview:

• 3-Shift Operation

• Non- Union Facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members which are a mix of temporary and full-time associates.

• 100% Food Service, 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 Filling lines, and 4 packaging lines.

• Products include Frozen Soups and Macaroni & Cheese

Company History:  Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids started as Ashby Soups and was originated in the mid 1980’s by Jamie and Shannon Ashby, along with their mother, using family held recipes for many kinds of soups. In the 1990s’ the name was changed to Quality Chef Foods. Heinz acquired Quality Chef foods in the mid 2000’s. In 2015 Kraft and Heinz merged to become Kraft Heinz as we know it today.

Community Overview:

The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area is known as the cultural corridor.  There is always something to do, a site to visit or a show to see! Also, from Cedar Rapids there is an easy commute, great school communities, low crime rates and bike friendly. Cost of living ratio great.  Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options. You’ll find that Cedar Rapids offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest.

More information on Cedar Rapids, IA can be found at: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/

Job Overview:

Are you ready to 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! Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is looking for candidates that want to make great soups!

Highly skilled operator, capable of being flexible and working in multiple different positions as required from day to day. Have solid knowledge of bag prep, spice, hand pre-weigh and all products’ requirements. Identify any quality concerns with the ingredients, allergen labeling or cleans/changeovers.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Weigh raw ingredients according to recipe

• Organize ingredients according to recipes by placing them in barrels, drums, etc.

• Perform constant / accurate inventory checks on ingredients according to schedules

• Stage materials according to recipe

• Complete paperwork / IQS entries

• Cover staged ingredients

• Place recipe tag on barrel / carts when recipe is complete

• Clean / Sanitize work area

• Help with other recipes as needed

• Other duties as assigned

• Assemble/changeover equipment as assigned.

• Quality (verify product quality, item numbers, weights)

• Safety (follow all required safe work practices—ie: PPE, JSA)

Qualifications:

• Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. above your head

• Must be able to perform well under stress

• Working conditions include extremes of hot and cold temperatures.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work independently and with others.

• Must be able to work in a safe manner.

• Must ensure quality products are being packaged.

• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.

• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.

• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

• Successful candidates must have the willingness to:

Always perform to the highest level of competence. Cooperate as a team. Be open, especially with information and knowledge. Trust and be trustworthy. Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself. Be accountable for one’s actions.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift - 4:00am - 2:30pm

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

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

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

• Pay Rate: $19.58

• Start earning PTO at hire, generous

• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN