Job Description

Join Kraft Heinz as a Processing Liquid Receiving Line Operator

📍 Location: New Ulm, MN – Home of VELVEETA® Cheese, Velveeta Mini Block, Kraft Deli Deluxe, and more
🕒 Schedule: Midnight Shift | Monday–Friday (Overtime as needed)

Why Kraft Heinz?

At Kraft Heinz, we’re all about bringing quality, iconic brands to life—and our teams make that possible. Joining us means stepping into a culture that values ownership, innovation, and collaboration. We’re committed to creating opportunities for growth while recognizing your contributions every day.

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay: $33.59 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Package beginning 30 days after hire
• Hourly Bonus Program: Learn more during the hiring process!
• Medical Options: HRA, HSA, FSA with 5 carrier choices + Rx card
• Additional Coverage: Vision, dental, life, disability, family planning reimbursement, parental leave
• Well-being Perks: LiveWell rewards, $50 fitness tracker subsidy
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) match + extra 3% company contribution
• Employee Perks: FREE Kraft Heinz products & company swag
• Growth Opportunities: Access to our Ownerversity Learning Library
• Inclusive Culture: Join Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

✨ Plus: This role puts you at the heart of production leadership—where your expertise powers our world-class brands!

About the Role

The Processing Liquid Receiving Line Operator is a senior-level, leadership-oriented role overseeing the most complex and detailed operations in the Processing department. You’ll coordinate daily activities under minimal supervision, mentor team members, and ensure flawless execution across production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance processes. Your leadership will keep our lines running smoothly and our products meeting the high standards households expect from Kraft Heinz.

This role demands technical mastery, problem-solving skills, and exceptional communication, supported by years of hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead and organize daily processing operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination
• Oversee changeovers, ensure production accuracy, and drive operational efficiency
• Train team members in EMC Operation, Ingredient Handling, Equipment Cleaning, and Liquid Receiving
• Manage SAP transactions, scheduling, and product staging processes
• Ensure product integrity by following established QCDSM principles

Sanitation & Maintenance

• Direct and verify all sanitation processes for compliance
• Schedule and record periodic cleanings
• Coordinate situational maintenance with mechanics; perform basic calibrations and repairs

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain product quality standards and verify HACCP/GMP documentation
• Resolve quality issues and monitor corrective actions
• Uphold ISO 14001 environmental guidelines and reporting standards

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce safety standards during equipment operation and clean-up
• Lead by example as a safety-first advocate

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs occasionally
• Work in warm environments (up to 90°F) with some wet/slippery conditions during clean-up
• Full competency expected after 12–18 months of comprehensive training, including leadership and technical certifications

Ready to Take the Lead?

This position offers a pathway to technical expertise and leadership with one of the world’s most beloved food companies. If you’re ready to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment, we want you on our team!

👉 Apply Now to start your journey as a Kraft Heinz Processing Line Leader.

Kraft Heinz is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members thrive.

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

Location(s)

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.