The starting hourly wage for this role is $35.22
Shift Premium of $.75/ hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/ hr on 3rd shift.
· Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday, 5-6 days a week, with possible overtime .
· Employees must have weekend availability.
· Employees may work weekends and holidays.
Plant & Community Overview:
Plant Overview : The Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America.
· Home to 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments
· Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, and A-1 steak sauce.
Community Overview : Welcome to our Champaign, IL community!
Line Technicians, as part of the maintenance team, will perform equipment maintenance, inspection, modifications , and troubleshooting duties in a food manufacturing environment, following strict product safety and quality standards. Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced , complex environment.
Responsibilities & Duties:
· Execution of basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting , cleaning, inspection, lubricating, and adjusting.
· Operation of equipment to optimize quality and productivity, make adjustments , and complete changeovers.
· Completing preventative maintenance by d eveloping, updating, and executing the process.
· Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations.
· Training of production line associates.
· Ensure all products being produced meet quality specifications.
· Responsible for wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment ) , compliance of safety training, policy and procedures and report any unsafe safety conditions to a Supervisor/ Management
· Exhibits safe work habits and encourages other to work safely
· Focus on c ontinuous improvement through innovation.
· Performs all other duties as assigned.
· D emonstrate s mechanical aptitude.
· Able to safely and effectively operate power tools, hands tools, and electrical/instrument test equipment .
· Previous experience in manufacturing environment and/or as an automotive technician a plus .
· Appropriate time management skills to meet deadlines.
· Able to follow directions and ability to perform tasks safely from start to finish with minimal supervision
· Exercises good judgment and decision-making skills, bringing up to the supervisor any issues outside of his/her scope of responsibility and control.
· Able to work flexible schedules when needed.
· Able to use a computer.
· Able to lift up to 50lbs.
· Able to stand for extended periods of time.
· Able to safely work at heights.
· Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy.
· Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills.
· High School Diploma preferred.
You’ll 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:
