Chill Tank Operator 1st Shift
6:30am-3:00pm
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 1980s by Jamie and Shannon Ashby along with their mother using family held recipes for many kinds of the 1990s the name was changed to Quality Chef Foods. Heinz acquired Quality Chef foods in the mid 2000s. 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. Youll 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: 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!
The Chill Tank Operator documents temperatures of soup exiting the chiller as well as checks for bag integrity and print quality. Communicate with the lead and supervisor on totes that have been staged. Must ensure factory HACCP plan is followed all soup must be below 80 degrees F as it leaves the chiller.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Operate power equipment.
Document bag temperatures.
Stage totes in First-In First-Out order.
Basic understanding of HMI operation.
Communicate with Onpack operators / Prepack lead.
Identify any quality concerns illegibly printed bags or seal integrity issues.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to work in a safe manner.
Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
Computer skills (IQS)
Pallet Jack operation
Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document
Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyones responsibility. Understanding of HACCP and HMI interface.
Troubleshoot chiller problems.
Regulate speed of Chill Tank through HMI manipulation to ensure all products meet HACCP requirements for Temperature
Operate printer Wexxar Iconotech printer.
Understand all pack configurations.
Separate batches as much as possible in totes.
Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills
Working conditions include extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Must be able to work in a safe manner.
Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyones responsibility.
Successful candidates must have the willingness to:
Always perform to the highest level of competence. Cooperate as a team. Be open especially with information and knowledge. Trust and be trustworthy. Respect others customers suppliers colleagues and yourself. Be accountable for ones actions.
Work Schedule:
1st Shift
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
Medical.
Dental.
Vision.
Additional perks: Pet Insurance (EAP) Employee Assistance Program etc.
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
Pay Rate: $21.23
Start earning PTO at hire generous
Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN
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)
Quality Chef - Cedar RapidsKraft 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 .
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