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About the Role

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Packaging Operator - Cool Whip to operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment. This role ensures products are packaged safely, efficiently, and meet quality, food safety, and production standards while supporting production goals and maintaining compliance with safety, sanitation, GMP, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor filling, banding, coding, and case packing equipment.
• Ensure proper package fill weights, coding accuracy, and packaging quality.
• Operate Massman case packers, Marsh case coders, Fuji banders, and associated production equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers and packaging material changeouts.
• Load packaging materials and supplies.
• Make minor mechanical adjustments to maintain efficient operation.
• Perform routine equipment inspections during operation.
• Perform shutdown, disassembly, sanitation, reassembly, and startup activities.
• Maintain production documentation and required records.
• Report equipment malfunctions and production concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Follow all Kraft Heinz safety policies and procedures.
• Safely operate production equipment and machinery.
• Wear and maintain required PPE.
• Follow all lockout/tagout and machine guarding requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, behaviors, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Participate in required safety training and programs.
• Support Kraft Heinz's safety-first culture.
• Follow all GMP, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Perform equipment sanitation during scheduled cleanings and product changeovers.
• Support compliance with all food safety and sanitation programs.
• Ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed.
• Ensure products meet Kraft Heinz quality standards and specifications.
• Verify package codes, labels, and fill weights.
• Monitor product quality throughout production runs.
• Identify and report product defects or quality concerns.
• Support QRMP, GMP, HACCP, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
• Ability to safely operate production equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Applicants must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, local, company, safety, quality, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Employees must maintain regular attendance and satisfactory job performance.

Skills

• Packaging equipment operation
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Production monitoring
• Equipment changeovers
• Food manufacturing processes
• Quality inspections
• GMP compliance
• Production documentation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Reliability
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness
• Computer operation
• Standard office equipment operation

Location

• Avon, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred
• Packaging equipment operation experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• Starting Pay: $22.69/hour
• Second Shift Differential: $1.25/hour
• Third Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• HRA and Optional Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match and Additional Core Contribution
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Maven Family Support Resources
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Differentials and Overtime Opportunities
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities

About the Company

• Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
• We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and creating products that consumers know and love.
• 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 brands.
• We invest in your development, encourage growth opportunities, and provide the tools needed to build a successful and rewarding career at Kraft Heinz.

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.