Utility ; Dock​/VRT​/Robot 1st Shift

Position: Utility 3 (Dock/VRT/Robot) 1st Shift
Hourly manufacturing positionJob Description

Utility 3 (VRT/Robot/Dock) - 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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 on-packs, chill tank, VRT, Robot, prepack, all equipment, safety/quality regulations and production procedures in those areas. Capable of leading a department to cover for lead during absences.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Capable of completing duties for any job task assigned within main 3 areas:

Dock

• Operate Forklift

• Issue/Return raw materials in SAP daily

• Transport goods to and from lines and areas

• Load and unload product

• Maintain required records for inventory handled

Robot

• Operate robotic arm systems to perform tasks such as material handling, sortation, palletization, and other distribution processes.

• Monitor and control the robotic arm's movements to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

• Perform daily inspections on the robotic arm system to ensure its optimal functionality.

• Communicate with the Maintenance department for additional support and advanced maintenance.

• Conduct quality checks and inspections to verify that the robotic arm system is meeting production standards.

• Maintain accurate records of robot programs, setup configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Protect the quality of the product by ensuring that products do not sit in the palletizing area, in excess of guidelines, during downtime or slow manufacturing periods.

VRT

• Ability to operate VRT machine with accuracy

• Identify products by product code and enter information into the VRT computer system.

• Verify and unload product from the VRT at appropriate times to ensure product quality and operating efficiency including maintaining an organized workflow to the palletizing area.

• Ensure the operating integrity of conveyors prior to start of shift.

• Maintain the VRT's cleanliness and operating integrity and maximize its operating efficiency throughout the shift.

• Understanding of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving and DDS system execution.

• Participating in root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process.

• Eliminate unsafe conditions and/or report them to your supervisor immediately upon identification.

• Comply with GMPs, Safety Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate…