6 Scale Operator - Clean and Grind 1st shift

What we offer

Starting pay at $27.00 per hour

Benefits begin 30 days after hire

Ask about our Hourly Bonus Program

Fully customizable medical plans (HRA HSA FSA) 5 different carrier choices Prescription (Rx) card

Full suite of additional plans: vision dental life disability adoption/family planning reimbursement childcare parental leave

LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)

401(k) matching extra 3% freebie company contribution

Employee Perks include FREE Product & Swag

Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support

Location

New Ulm Minnesota Home of Velveeta

Work Schedule

Day Shift Monday - Friday

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The Scale Operator with brief verbal and simple written instructions from the Line Operator is responsible for weights and composite of all groups and must record all information for blenders use and for record control. Must be familiar with all computer controls and adding machines at scale station. Work requires skills at mathematics and figuring percentages. Works closely with Curdbreaker Operator for start and ends of each group. The nature of this job is of simple repetitive monitoring activity which involves the performance of an organized group of many medium complex tasks which can be learned within 3-4 weeks.

Job Responsibilities:

Production:

First bucket proper identification for vendor use. Weighs each bucket of cheese and records proper weight by group and varieties. Records lbs. of colored cheese powder holdover blend and total group weight on computer operated workstation. Responsible for proper types and amounts of powder. Understand production ticket orders. Have an understanding of production schedule and block number schedule. Knowledge of holdover matrix. Must be able to operate the monorail system. Understanding of the CB1 system. Operator is responsible to watch closely for extraneous in cheese and listening for grinder noises this could mean extraneous is caught behind screens. Follow all scale accuracy checks. Complete daily grinder scrape outs. Learn grinder tear down. Report shortages and overages of total group weights to Line Operators or Supervisor. Complete KHMS checks. As this is a highly varied position employee must be willing to upgrade to any position as needed. Other duties as requested by Supervisor/Line Leads.

Quality:

Must be alert at all times of extraneous or mold in raw cheese. Must follow all GMPs. Must know identification of tickets and codes for different groups. Follow all scale accuracy checks. Must complete Quality BOS as scheduled.

Safety

Be safety conscious at all times. Use correct PPE. Complete Safety BOS as scheduled. Follow all LO/TO and Safety Requirements. Must familiarize themselves with department JSAs

Sanitation:

Directly responsible for housekeeping in your area. Responsible for properly following all GMPs. Know all chemicals and cleaning products in the area. Participate in weekly final sanitation. Must be able to dismantle clean inspect and reassemble equipment.

Maintenance:

Must be able to perform minor repairs in the department Be able to disassemble bottom portion of grinders for quality checks. Must be able to report any defects when applicable.

Equipment Operated:

Computerized input scale and printer. Calculator All feeder belts .and shuttle conveyor. All control buttons for feeders and grinders. Powder-handling equipment. CB1 System.

Lifting Requirements:

Strenuous Handling up to 100 lb. Powder bags and pushing 1000 lb. Buckets along a track.

Working Conditions:

Fair Noise level is high. Hearing protection is a must. Work is relatively fast paced. Room temperature is 65-75 degrees. During final sanitation the environment will be wet and floor may become slippery.

Value of Material:

Lack of proper attention could result in moderate inconvenience due to improper information to blenders. Could cause slowdowns and cheese rejects.

Training:

Scale Operator will be trained for a maximum of 30 days and is expected to be 90% competent after 3 months with all areas of the job and other duties assigned by the Line Leads/Supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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

Location(s)

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 .