Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Utility Analyst to work at our processing facility in Lowville, NY. Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvement suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
EEO Policy
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer - Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
Kraft Heinz will review reasonable accommodations as required.
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.
- Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
- $27.13/hr
- A $1.00 shift differential for second or and $1.25 shift differential for third shift.
Work Schedule:
Schedule is based off of a 7-day production schedule. The work hours for the position will be 6pm-6am
Plant & Community Overview:
The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft String Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 13 production lines. Milk and cream are supplied by local farms. With over 500 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.
For more information on the company or the community, visit
https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/
Job Overview:
Responsibilities & Duties:
This position will provide vacation coverage for Quality Department (including Finished Product Analyst, Bacteriologist and Hold & Release), performing allergen inspections, Purchasing, Sink validation program, calibration sampling, fork truck/inventories, cooling studies, DMC & Antibiotic testing, period work and ownership of quality programs as assigned.
- Environmental Monitoring including Equipment Swabbing and air exposures, Calibrations and Thermometers, Analytical testing including wet chemistry (Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt) and microbiological monitoring and testing (DMC, Petri-film/Pour plating, environmental).
- Entering & retrieving data using SAP; disposal of finished product or raw ingredients; customer sample requests; product delivery to the lab; shipment of samples, thermometer verifications, general housekeeping, weekly period work, and other quality and sanitation duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Licenses required: Milk Receivers, Direct Microscopic Count, and Charm Antibiotic detection.
Sanitation:
Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.
Quality Assurance:
Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.
Safety:
Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themselves and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience or general education diploma (GED).
- Available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
- Prior manufacturing experience is preferred
- Strong Communication Skills preferred
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)
Lowville 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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What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.