About the Role
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Lunchables production team in Avon, NY. In this role, you will operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot processing and packaging equipment while ensuring products meet safety, quality, food safety, and production standards. The Machine Operator plays a critical role in maintaining efficient operations, product integrity, and compliance with Kraft Heinz manufacturing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
- Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, adjustments, and changeovers.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and take corrective action as needed.
- Verify product quality, component placement, package integrity, product weights, and coding accuracy.
- Complete production documentation, material verification, and downtime tracking.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate equipment performance and operational issues with team members and leadership.
- Train and assist employees as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow all plant safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Become certified in Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Maintain certifications required for powered industrial equipment, scissor lifts, ladder use, and fall protection.
- Complete required equipment inspections.
- Wear and maintain required PPE.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Support Kraft Heinz's safety-first culture.
Requirements
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to obtain required operational and safety certifications.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency
Location
- Avon, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Shift work
- Overtime
Experience Level
- Previous manufacturing, food manufacturing, or machine operation experience preferred.
Education Level
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Salary/Compensations
- Starting Pay: $21.71 per hour
- Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour
- Third Shift Differential: $2.50 per hour
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
About the Company
- Join a team behind one of America's most recognized food brands.
- At Kraft Heinz, you'll have opportunities for growth, skill development, and career advancement while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
