Chill Tank Operator

Job Description

Chill Tank Operator – 1st Shift

6:30am-3:00pm

Location:

Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids

4601 C Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Plant Overview:

• 3-Shift Operation
• Non-Union Facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members which are a mix of temporary and full-time associates.
• 100% Food Service, 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 Filling lines, and 4 packaging lines.
• Products include Frozen Soups and Macaroni & Cheese

Company History: Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids started as Ashby Soups and was originated in the mid 198’s by Jamie and Shannon Ashby, along with their mother, using family held recipes for many kinds of soups. In the 1990s’ the name was changed to Quality Chef Foods. Heinz acquired Quality Chef foods in the mid 2000’s. In 2015 Kraft and Heinz merged to become Kraft Heinz as we know it today.

Community Overview:

The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area is known as the cultural corridor. There is always something to do, a site to visit or a show to see! Also, from Cedar Rapids there is an easy commute, great school communities, low crime rates and bike friendly. Cost of living ratio great. Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options.

You’ll find that Cedar Rapids offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest.

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! Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is looking for candidates that want to make great soups!

The Chill Tank Operator documents temperatures of soup exiting the chiller, as well as checks for bag integrity and print quality. Communicate with the lead and supervisor on totes that have been staged. Must ensure factory HACCP plan is followed, all soup must be below 80 degrees F as it leaves the chiller.

• Operate power equipment.
• Document bag temperatures.
• Stage totes in First-In First-Out order.
• Basic understanding of HMI operation.
• Communicate with Onpack operators / Prepack lead.
• Identify any quality concerns, illegibly printed bags or seal integrity issues.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
• Computer skills (IQS).
• Pallet Jack operation.
• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Understanding of HACCP and HMI interface.
• Troubleshoot chiller problems.
• Regulate speed of Chill Tank through HMI manipulation to ensure all products meet HACCP requirements for Temperature.
• Operate printer, Wexxar, Iconotech printer.
• Understand all pack configurations.
• Separate batches as much as possible in totes.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

• Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Working conditions include extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Successful candidates must have the willingness to:

Always perform to the highest level of competence. Cooperate as a team. Be open, especially with information and knowledge. Trust and be trustworthy. Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself. Be accountable for one’s actions.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks:
  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• Pay Rate: $21.23.
• Start earning PTO at hire,…