Processing Utility - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Processing Utility

3rd Shift (9PM to 5AM)

Starting wage $28.00/hr PLUS $2/hr Shift Premium

The Processing Utility position is responsible for the operation and sanitation for the Processing Department. This position must supervise specific areas of the Conversion Department, assess process needs, and take appropriate steps to address the needs while focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The Processing Utility must demonstrate leadership ability, social skills, ability to multi-task, and a solid understanding of plant production process policies.

This employee must be flexible and able to work extended hours to provide plant coverage whenever vital.

• Understands the manufacturing processes and interactions between the different processing functions and recognizes optimization potentials
• Supports the Team Leader, Supervisor, and Business Unit Manager in all decisions
• Initiates corrective actions as appropriate and informs Team Leader/Supervisor of any deviation/variation from production plan, quality, safety, and cost goals
• Ensures the rules of safety, product quality, hygiene (GMP, HACCP, and ISO) are followed
• Ensures that all production data is entered and accurately followed up in relation to individual processing functions.
• Ensures the safety of all employees working in or around area
• Participates in start-up and hand-off meetings at the start and end of shift
• Ensures all processing equipment as well as facilities are accurately cleaned and sanitized daily in accordance with Kraft Heinz Sanitation Procedures and Quality Expectation Standards
• Responsible for updating and maintaining calibrations for the Food Scan, Process Scan, FT120, and all other NIR equipment
• Conducts and documents quality checks such as cook sheets, recording charts, temperature charts, and other process documentation
• Responsible for completing and documenting period work for the Processing Department
• Communicates with the Control Room Operator position regarding all aspects of the cream cheese process
• Ensures compliance to all plant rules and policies!
• Support Plant Quality Systems
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process
• Participates in CI work groups within the processing area as well as across the plant
• Reports any technical issues related to equipment and automation
• Continuously strives for improvements in regards to Cost, Safety, quality and delivery
• Includes other departments (maintenance, engineering, quality) for problem solving and improvements
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Work according to safety requirements as identified in the Employee Handbook, plant safety programs, and job-specific detailed process sheets!

High School Diploma/GED

English Language Skills – Able to speak, read, and write

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of cream cheese technology and manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
• Good understanding of manufacturing cost aspects
• Must demonstrate the following leadership proficiencies
• Aim for Results
• Functional/Technical Expertise
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Taking Initiative
• Customer Service
• Required to perform job duties efficiently and safely
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds per NIOSH lifting equation and apply plant approved safe lifting practices for over 50 pounds
• Ability to work extended hours and extended workweeks to cover the business needs
• Must have digital literacy with knowledge of various software programs to include:
  Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direction
• Must be adaptable to change
• Must have proven ability to make decisions
• Must adhere to all Kraft Heinz policies as stated in the Employee Handbook and follow internal Kraft procedures
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing environment preferably in the cheese/dairy industry
• Internal candidates must have a demonstrated outstanding attendance history as well as a performance history
• Processing Utilities must attend and be current on Confined Space Training on an annual basis. Being Confined Space trained…