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Production Associate II

Kraft Heinz
Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Oct 2025

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Job Description

JOB TITLE:                            GRINDING LABORER      

CLASSIFICATION:             CLASS C

WAGE:                                 $23.43 - $24.37

DEPARTMENT:                  PROCESS CHEESE SCoF

WORK HOURS:                 B CREW (1700-0500), but may vary

WORKDAYS:              ROTATING, but may vary

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Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for inspecting raw cheese before use, remove mold if needed

  • Opening multiple raw cheese containers. Examples include barrels, 640 blocks, fiber barrels, & 40 lb. blocks

  • Scan tags and interact with SCOF computers

  • Operate 6 lane, servo lifts, & block dumpers

  • Responsible for maintaining quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates, labels, packaging of product, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.

  • Responsible for insuring accurate supplies being used.

  • Requires constant reaching, bending and twisting

  • Recordkeeping as required on manual, computer and other systems

  • Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area

  • General housekeeping duties include sweeping, bending, pickup up trash, lifting trash bags filled with trash, picking up cheese bags

  • Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner

  • Performs variety of sanitation and maintenance-type functions

  • Must check product and fill out quality documentation

  • Peel out and salvage rejected product

  • Follow GMP’s outlined in handbook.

  • Must be capable of working with others “Team Work”

  • Performs sanitation duties when required

  • Must be willing to be an active participant in Safety and Efficiency Improvement Teams

  • Performs other duties as advised by the Leadership Team

  • Must attend DDS meetings daily, 30 minutes prior to start of shift

  • Complete a variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc.

  • This position will be expected to complete training on upgrade and relief positions within the Process Cheese department

  • Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.

  • Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.

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    Minimum Requirements:

    ·         Knowledge:  Basic math, reading, and communication.

    ·         Working Environment:  Primarily indoors, hot and humid, can be in a cool environment. Temperature ranges are for lower 40’s to upper 90’s.  During sanitation, can be exposed to wet conditions.  Will be required to work from vertilifts, ladders and platforming.

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    Qualifications:

    ·         Able to acquire a fork truck license.

     

     

     

    Physical Requirements: 

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

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