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6 Barrel Room

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

New Ulm, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
Join Kraft Heinz as a Barrel Room Operator

Location: New Ulm MN Home of VELVEETA and DELI DELUXE
Shift: Rotating

Why Join Kraft Heinz

At Kraft Heinz we produce some of Americas most iconic food brandsand we want YOU to be part of it! This is your opportunity to join a collaborative safety-first team while enjoying competitive pay excellent benefits and a culture that supports growth and development.

What We Offer:
  • Starting pay: $27.68 per hour
  • Benefits: Begin 30 days after hire
  • Hourly Bonus Program ask us for details!
  • Medical Coverage: Customizable plans (HRA HSA FSA) with 5 carriers Rx card
  • Additional Plans: Vision dental life disability adoption/family planning reimbursement childcare parental leave
  • Well-being Perks: LiveWell rewards $50 fitness tracker subsidy
  • Retirement: 401(k) match an extra 3% company contribution
  • Employee Perks: FREE Kraft Heinz products & branded swag
  • Growth: Access to our award-winning Ownerversity learning & development platform
  • Community & Inclusion: Join our Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
  • Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your Role: Barrel Room Operator

This is an independent role with accountability and purposethe only operator on shift responsible for cheese handling processes that keep our production lines running. Youll manage cheese supply rework and CB1 for processing areas working from both written and verbal instructionswith minimal supervision. This role requires mechanical aptitude attention to detail and SAP/computer skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Production

  • Review schedules for changeovers and plan tie-outs
  • Supply and scan approx. 10 barrels per hour to process conveyors
  • Operate barrel dumper & turner
  • Stage & dump 68 CB1 barrels/hr in Liquid Process area
  • Manage rework handling processes
  • Assist Supervisor as needed

Sanitation

  • Execute full sanitation procedures as required
  • Perform thorough daily cleanup and maintain housekeeping standards

Quality

  • Ensure correct cheese type by formula at all times
  • Use SAP system for material traceability
  • Inspect cheese for mold/foreign particles
  • Follow GMPs Daily Housekeeping and QRMP Quality Systems

Safety

  • Follow all general safety rules & LO/TO procedures
  • Inspect Lift Truck before each shift
  • Complete HACCP and BOS scans as required
  • Always refer to Kraft Heinz standards and guidelines
Physical & Work Conditions
  • Lifting: 2225 lb empty cheese barrels; pushing CB1 barrels on skate conveyor
  • Environment: Moderate temps potential wet/slippery surfaces during clean-ups
  • Training: Full competency expected after 3 weeks
Ready to Make an Impact

Join us in bringing iconic cheese brands to life while building your career at Kraft Heinz.

Apply today and grow with us!

Kraft Heinz is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all team members thrive.

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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)

New Ulm Plant

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 .


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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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