What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bag Cook position at The Kraft Heinz Company?
BagCook -1st Shift 5:30am - 2:00pm M-F
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 1980'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.
More information on Cedar Rapids, IA can be found at:http://www.cedar-rapids.org/
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!
Highly skilled operator, capable of being flexible and working in multiple different positions as required from day to day. This position requires the ability to safely and accurately combine and prepare ingredients received from the prep and spice areas according to recipes.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Check viscosity of soup
Wash and sanitize kettles after every formula to ensure a clean surface for the next product run
Process a daily schedule by referring to recipes and coordinating prep department
Fill out paperwork / IQS entries and inspections
Load ingredients into kettle
Take samples to QA
Retrieve/Return containers from prep/blanch
Quality (Verify product quality, item numbers, weights, HAACP checks)
Safety (follow all required safe work practices - i.e. PPE, JSA)
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. above your head
Must be able to perform well under stress
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.
Must ensure quality products are being packaged.
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 5:30am - 2:00pm
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
Medical.
Dental.
Vision.
Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
Pay Rate: $22.46
Start earning PTO at hire, generous
Non-Union(FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN
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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
Salary : $22
