Job Description

Compensation Overview:

• The starting pay for this role is $20.72/hr to $26.02/hr.

• Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.

• Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule:

Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday, 5-6 days a week, with possible overtime.

• 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm), 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

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.

• Established in 1963

• Home to close to 1,000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments

• Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Heinz Ketchup, Primal Kitchen and A-1 steak sauce.

• Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community!

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

Joining the Champaign team is a great way to grow your skills, develop your abilities and delight consumers every day. We are currently seeking energetic and driven individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Load raw materials and packaging supplies into machines or workstations; verify correct materials are being used.

• Monitor product flow and quality during production; identify and report defects, contamination risks, or equipment issues.

• Package finished goods accurately per specifications (case counts, labels, codes, allergens, date/lot coding).

• Stack, palletize, and wrap product; move materials/finished goods using carts, pallet jacks, or forklift.

• Operate production machinery and equipment as trained, including starting/stopping lines, monitoring performance, and making minor adjustments (speed, alignment, settings).

• Sanitation, as required, in processing and packaging areas.

• Documentation of pertinent information where required.

• Follow all safety rules, food safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.

• Maintain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) standards (hair/beard nets, steel toe shoes, bump cap, ear and eye protection, and removal of all piercings, jewelry, and false nails) per policy.

• Report safety hazards, near misses, injuries, or food safety concerns immediately.

• Comply with all company policies and general safety rules while performing duties.

• Participate and collaborate in meetings.

• Filling in for other positions and training other employees as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Prefer experience in production/ manufacturing- but will train the right candidates.

• Able to operate a fork truck – Kraft Heinz will train.

• Able to operate a computer.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Able to safely work at heights.

• Safe work habits.

• Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy.

• Attention to detail to avoid and/or identify errors.

• Able to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.

• Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills..

• High School Diploma preferred.