Kendallville Plant
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!
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.
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Community Overview:
Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- General knowledge of maintenance safety programs and standards.
- Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
- Able to read, interpret, and understand applicable hydraulic blueprints and schematics accurately.
- Able to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment and facilities; Troubleshoot equipment and facilities problems and repair facility equipment such as, but not limited to HVAC and associated equipment.
- Perform maintenance on ammonia systems and follow Kraft Heinz policies outlined in PSM program.
- Able to efficiently perform plumbing repairs throughout the plant.
- Ability to repair and perform preventative maintenance to compressors and associated pneumatic systems.
- Be able to perform water testing for cooling towers and associated water treatment systems.
- Responsible for accurately maintaining operator logs associated with ammonia operations and PSM program.
- Able to take initiative and work independently to accomplish position objectives.
- Able to work any scheduled overtime as needed.
- Able to function effectively in a team environment; Able to get along with others.
- Perform an emergency stop as necessary; Follow all “Lock Out/Tag Out” procedures and policies.
- Report all safety concerns and potential hazards to a supervisor/team lead.
Use SAP to track and maintain orders and time worked.
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Qualifications:
- General operational knowledge of HVAC, Ammonia Control Systems, Steam Systems, Plumbing systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Must be able to operate and hold a certification to operate all equipment associated with the daily operations of ammonia functions and steam production throughout the facility.
- Associates degree in a maintenance-related field or a minimum of three (3) years manufacturing maintenance experience required.
- Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
- Use simple mathematics.
- Lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb a ladder.
- Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
- Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
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Benefits & Compensation Overview:
- Starting Pay: 30.00/hour, Skilled Pay: 33.35/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
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Work Schedule:
- 2nd Shift (Monday- Friday 14:00pm-22:30am)
Daily/Weekly overtime possible
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Kraft Heinz Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation or adjustment, please contact us to discuss your needs.
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.
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:
- 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
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Location(s)
Kendallville Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .
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