Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
2nd & 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - Starting wage $31.05/hr, $2/hr Shift Premium
Beaver Dam, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.05/hr - $33.05/hrKraft Heinz is a leading food company, and they are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation of plant production lines. The role involves providing leadership, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring a safe working environment while maximizing production and product quality.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Enforce compliance with all company policies, safety rules and GMP’s
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance to employees in all phases of line processes; including production, sanitation, maintenance and quality
Responsible for routine repairs and on-line adjustments
Responsible for daily inspection checklists of equipment in assigned area
Assist in accident investigations as needed
Be the leaders in modifications to machines, methods, or processes, which will result in efficient, lower cost, quality production
Write necessary maintenance work orders for improvements beyond scope of expertise, such as electrical and utilities
Monitor, understand, and assist in all operations of the process on a continued basis to maximize production, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality
Perform required line setups, start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns
Lubricate line equipment according to standard operating methods and frequencies
Create/update routine preventative maintenance plans in SAP and monitor maintenance performance measures
Perform major overhauls as needed
Perform PM01, PM02, and Work Orders as scheduled
Continuously improve various maintenance related skills
Continuously obtain new skills as technology dictates
Maintain a working knowledge of mechanical resources available, to include Vendors, Engineers, Outside Technicians/Experts
Provide break coverage for employees when required
Organize, update and maintain Bill of Materials in SAP and storeroom future state
Obtain necessary information to complete order form for needed parts
Ensure the proper packaging supplies are available for the shift
Complete time entry in Line Technician Schedule Log
Communicate all important information to Supervisor and Line Technician on the following shift
Utilize plant data systems, emails, and Tech bulletins
Participate in recycling effort
Maintain proper housekeeping standards in maintenance shop and packaging lines
Must hold valid Fork Truck License
Conduct effective Green Room Meetings as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned by management or required by business needs
Must progress through the Line Mechanic progress program to advance to Maintenance Class IV – Line Mechanic
Support Plant Quality Systems
Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMP’s and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
Qualification
Required
English Language Skills – Able to speak, read, and write
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds per NIOSH lifting equation and utilize plant approved safe lifting practices for over 50 pounds
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (extended hours, including weekends and holidays when required)
Must perform job duties efficiently and safely
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must successfully complete the Mechanical Skills Assessment
Must display strong leadership ability, interpersonal skills, and mechanical aptitude
Must adhere to all Kraft Heinz policies as stated in the Employee Handbook and follow all internal Kraft procedures
Must hold valid Fork Truck License
Must progress through the Line Mechanic progress program to advance to Maintenance Class IV – Line Mechanic
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.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
Founded in 2015
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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