GR-General Labor

General Labor – Union Position

Job type:
General Labor – Union Position

Massillon, Ohio

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pay range: $21.00–$23.22 per hour
• Pay increase every 6 months
• Incentive bonus eligibility

• 3‑shift operation: day and afternoon shifts for manufacturing; midnight shift for sanitation
• Monday through Friday with possible overtime and weekends during peak season
• Hours vary by shift

The Kraft Heinz Massillon factory is engaged in the manufacture of frozen food products, most particularly frozen dinner entrees, spinach dip, and kids’ meals under the brand names of Smart Ones, Smart Made, Devour, Kraft, TGI Fridays, and Crave. All items produced are frozen and are supervised by FDA, ODA, two on‑site federal USDA inspectors, and company quality inspectors. The plant currently employs approximately 370 salaried, non‑union hourly, and union hourly employees.

Union hourly workers are represented by Local 17A of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union.

The factory operates production lines on day and afternoon shifts. The midnight shift is dedicated to sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse work, which includes disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling all production lines and equipment in preparation for the next day’s operation. All products are micro‑tested in the on‑site Quality Assurance Laboratory. Products manufactured at the Massillon factory are distributed throughout the United States and Canada through retail and warehouse club outlets.

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Are you looking to start an exciting career where you can train on and learn multiple positions or excel in one role? Kraft Heinz Massillon offers a path for growth and development. This role provides the opportunity to build a career within a company that represents over 50 household brands in the U.S. Join us to enhance your knowledge and advance your career within a supportive environment.

• Learn the safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Perform set‑up and start‑up procedures as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting line performance issues related to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Monitor and communicate any process or product abnormalities to the Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Perform weight checks and document when needed.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.
• Complete all required observations and training on schedule.
• Support Plant Quality Systems.
• Operate on any production line or shift as needed for business needs.
• Follow food safety requirements and factory policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

• Perform basic mathematical skills.
• Read, write, and comprehend written instructions and technical applications.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders and steps.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional pushing/moving/rolling up to 400 pounds.
• Regular work at heights greater than five feet.
• Clear close and peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment noise level usually high; ear protection required.
• Work in all areas of the facility, including hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, or confining places.
• Flexible hours; overtime and weekends as necessary.