5 Lift Truck Operator - Clean and Grind

Lift Truck Operator (LTO) Clean and Grind

New Ulm Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to shop at the Company Store.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Lift Truck Operator positions begin at $26.00 per hour.
• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant.

Work Schedule:

2nd/Afternoon Shift

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955. Current products include Velveeta Velveeta Mini-Block Kraft Deli-Deluxe and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.
• 400 Hourly Employees.
• 23 Salaried Employees.
• Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.
• Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service.
• There is over 5000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant!

Community Overview:

Welcome to our New Ulm Community!

Job Overview:

At our New Ulm location we make processed cheese. The work here is fast paced and we reward hard work and strong performance. The greater your performance the more opportunities you will have to work your way up in the company. The Clean & Grind Forklift Operator is responsible for the proper operation of select groups of set up cheese which are not in one area and may consist of different cheese verities & styles (i.e. blocks squares fiber or drums and holdover). This person must have a valid fork truck license. Must be able to plan ahead and anticipate the needs of the line for efficiency in the department. This person must be able to make minor mechanical adjustments. While working as a team member this person will on occasion coordinate the work of others. This person generally works without close supervision and receives brief verbal and written instructions. The daily operation of the job is moderately varied and requires good communication. This person needs and excellent knowledge of holdover blend and cooker scrapings which is key to this job for proper utilization back into the groups. This job requires simple addition and subtraction skills.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review production schedule for proper varieties running that shift.
• Learn setup board.
• Knowledge of coolers and bay numbers.
• Identify ticket codes and numbers.
• Have knowledge of how holdover is used.
• Transport rings and covers to Raw Materials Dock.
• Prepare square pieces for shipment back to factory.
• Direct Miscellaneous Laborers as to what cheese to prepare for upcoming groups.
• May have to search for holdover or set up cheese in correct locations.
• Responsible for gathering and delivering style tickets to Curdbreaker Operator.
• Operate powder-handling equipment.
• Be proficient with all aspects of SAP.
• Scan cheese to rework and CB1 to PPC correctly
• Check all bays after he or she empties them to make sure all product has been moved properly into SAP.
• Rework rotation or FIFO - First in/First out

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred.
• Seeking individuals who work well with teams are goal oriented and enjoy satisfaction in performing a job well done.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds infrequently with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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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 .