Process Operator - Cool Whip

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Job Description Process Operator – Cool Whip  Location: Avon, NY Company: Kraft Heinz

Schedule •    Shifts Available: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM- 10:30 PM) & 3rd Shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) •    Overtime: Mandatory as required •    Training Requirement: Must train on 1st shift for 6 weeks (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Position Overview The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Process Operator to support Cool Whip production at our Avon, NY facility. This role is responsible for safely operating processing and filling equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Successful candidates are team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. This position plays a key role in ensuring our products meet strict quality and food safety standards. Basic Purpose Ensure Cool Whip® emulsion is cooled, aged, processed, whipped, filled, lidded, weighed, properly coded, and transferred to packaging safely and efficiently to meet quality and production goals. Key Responsibilities Production & Equipment Operation •    Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to holding, pumping, whipping, and filling equipment •    Safely operate bowl dispensing equipment and Cherry-Burrell fillers •    Understand control systems, drive power differences, and filler jam detection systems •    Monitor filler beds, respond to alarms, and safely clear jams •    Operate auto lid handling (ALH) systems and perform manual lid loading as needed •    Operate weight control systems in compliance with quality and regulatory guidelines •    Monitor remelt systems and perform thawing when necessary •    Stage and manage remelt waste carts Sanitation & Cleaning •    Perform scheduled sanitation and CIP (Clean-In-Place) cleaning of processing equipment •    Safely handle and use chemicals •    Complete weekend and changeover cleaning activities, including:  o    Fillers, hoppers, manifolds, y-pipes, sparge tubes, hoses, and other equipment •    Conduct floor scrubbing and production-related sanitation tasks •    Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with GMP standards Safety & Compliance •    Follow all safety rules, GMP, HACCP, and QRMP programs •    Adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures for all applicable equipment •    Wear required PPE (safety shoes, hearing protection, hairnets/beardnets, etc.) •    Identify and report unsafe conditions or defective equipment •    Ensure safety of self and others at all times Quality & Documentation •    Maintain product quality standards and specifications •    Record QC testing results, downtime, audits, and equipment performance data •    Complete production and packaging traceability documentation accurately •    Understand and follow production schedules •    Follow all OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reporting requirements Teamwork & Communication •    Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production and changeovers •    Assist with training of other employees as needed •    Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives Additional Responsibilities •    Perform preventative maintenance and periodic cleaning tasks •    Support rework activities as assigned •    Move waste, trash, and materials to designated areas •    Complete all other duties assigned by Supervisor or Group Leader Skills & Qualifications •    Strong teamwork and collaboration skills •    Mechanical aptitude •    Attention to detail •    Effective verbal and written communication •    Time management and ability to follow directions •    Ability to train others Basic Requirements: •    Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations •    Demonstrated computer skills •    Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physical Demands •    Standing up to 12 hours a day •    Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. including overhead work •    Repetitive motion with hands •    Kneeling •    Twisting •    Squatting •    Climbing stairs •    Working in hot and cold environments (Lunchables 40 degrees F, Cool Whip 90 degrees/ -35 degrees F, Cold Storage 0 degrees F) •    Working in loud environments over 85 decibels Work Environment •    Working in hot and cold environments (90 degrees/ -35 degrees F) •    Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  During his/her career, the employee will be exposed during his/her career to high noise levels, chemicals, frozen products, fumes or airborne particles, constant stair climbing, and slippery floors. •    Personal Protective Equipment: The employee is regularly required to wear company-authorized safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, rubber boots, chemical protection, and other personal protective equipment to perform the functions of this job safely and successfully. Compensation & Benefits •    Starting Pay: $22.69/hour •    Shift Differential:  o    2nd Shift: +$1.25/hour o    3rd Shift: +$2.50/hour •    Paid vacation •    Medical, dental, and vision insurance •    Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) •    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •    Company-paid life insurance •    Company-paid short-term disability •    Pet insurance •    401k Retirement with up to 7% company match About Us 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 thr

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