Skilled Machine Operator

Lift 50 pounds.

Hourly manufacturing position

Kendallville IN

• 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

The hourly wage range for this role is $20.55 – $27.00 per hour

2nd shift, 2:30pm – 10:30pm

Over Time as needed

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!

• Conducting quality checks – metal detectors, Xray Machines, Moisture Samples
• Troubleshooting problems with equipment and products.
• Communication with employees when conducting changeovers, line issues etc.
• Learning the process of start-up and shut down
• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Read/understand daily production schedule at the start of every shift.
• Understand the basic functions of the scaling units to ensure they are working properly.
• Responsible for upholding the KHMS standards detailed in the plant's KHMS training program.
• HAACP/Weight control certified.

• Self-starter
• Multitask driven
• Strong communication skills
• Use simple mathematics and computer skills
• Lift 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Attention to details when conducting quality checks.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

• 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. Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small‑town community.

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 meal 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.

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating…