Machine Operator 2nd/3rd Shift

General information All posting locations: Kendallville, Indiana, United States of America Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing Date Published: 15-Apr-2024 Ref : R-81482 Description & Requirements Machine Operator Kendallville Plant Plant & Community Overview: Plant Overview: Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts Purchased in 1934 from Breyer's Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935 Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979 Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines Community Overview: Kendallville is located about 30 mins north of Fort Wayne and offers a small town community Job Overview: Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today. Responsibilities & Duties: Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed. Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation. Maintain downtime records during line operation. Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned. Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks. Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician. Responsible for communicating with previous and next shift regarding any concerns or watch outs from the shift. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader. Qualifications: Self-motivated and strong drive for results. Use simple mathematics. Lift 50 pounds. Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles. Able to work in hot and humid conditions. High School diploma or GED Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred. Benefits & Compensation Overview: Starting Pay: $19.75 - $25.50 per hour Annual Bonus Program 12 Paid Holidays per Year Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks in your first year Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance 401k with company match Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program Work Schedule: 2nd (M-F, 2:30pm-10:30pm) shift or 3rd (S-Th, 10:30pm-6:30am) shift Daily/Weekly overtime possible