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Kraft Heinz

Ingredient Prep - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Reimbursement Account
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
bonus plan

Job Description

Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a renowned, non-union food manufacturing facility operating on a 3-shift schedule and employing approximately 200 hourly workers, both temporary and full-time. The plant specializes in producing frozen soups and macaroni & cheese alongside other food service products. With a legacy originating in the mid-1980s, Kraft Heinz Cedar Rapids was once Ashby Soups, driven by family recipes crafted by Jamie and Shannon Ashby and their mother. Later known as Quality Chef Foods in the 1990s, and subsequently acquired by Heinz in the 2000s, the facility ultimately merged under the Kraft Heinz brand in 2015.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in food production or similar manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
  • Ability to perform duties during 3rd shift hours (9:30pm to 6:00am)
  • Must adhere to attendance and safety policies
  • Ability to work in varying temperature environments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good organizational abilities
  • Must follow food safety standards
  • Effective communication skills
  • Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a team
  • Ability to perform manual tasks like weighing and staging ingredients

Job Qualifications

  • Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs. above head
  • Able to perform well under stress
  • Willingness to work in hot and cold temperatures
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must work safely and ensure quality products
  • Knowledge of food safety policies and safety procedures
  • Understanding and implementation of Q-RMP standards
  • Committed to perform at highest level of competence
  • Demonstrates trustworthiness and respect for others
  • Accountable for personal actions

Job Duties

  • Adhere to a strict attendance policy
  • Weigh raw ingredients according to recipe
  • Organize ingredients in barrels, drums, etc. per recipes
  • Perform constant and accurate inventory checks on ingredients
  • Stage materials according to recipe
  • Complete paperwork and IQS entries
  • Cover staged ingredients
  • Place recipe tag on barrel or carts when recipe is complete
  • Clean and sanitize work area
  • Assist with other recipes as needed
  • Perform assembly and changeover of equipment as assigned
  • Verify product quality, item numbers, weights
  • Follow all required safe work practices including PPE and JSA

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location