Forklift Driver (2nd shift)

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Holland, MI
Hybrid
24-24
Entry level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
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The Role
The Forklift Driver unloads raw materials, supplies production, and transports goods within the facility, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
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Job Description
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
  • Hourly pay $24.14
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:
  • Second Shift (2:00PM - 10:30PM) Monday - Friday, + $1.00 shift differential
  • Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
  • Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Plant Overview:
  • Over 300 employees
  • Holland Plant has been around since 1897
  • Products produced: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
  • Union Facility - Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Job Overview:
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst the top 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to build your career and bring your appetite for more! We are currently hiring for a Forklift Driver on second shift. This person is responsible for unloading raw materials from trucks, supplying production departments with materials and ingredients as required. Removing finished goods from production areas, placing raw materials and finished goods in proper storage areas, and loading finished good on trucks. As you develop your skills there is plenty of room for growth to other roles within the factory.
Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Work in a safe manner, following all general safety rules of the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
    • Following PPE requirements
    • Escalating safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
  • Assure we are always working to meet or exceed our quality standards. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
    • Following GMP requirements
    • Inspecting raw materials and finished goods
    • Completing quality documentation
    • Assisting in rework as assigned
    • Escalating quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
  • Responsible for the operation of a forklift, which includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
    • Setting up equipment
    • Changing over equipment
    • Shutting down equipment
    • Operating a forklift with rotational forks
    • Transporting various totes and equipment on the production floor
    • Troubleshoot equipment as necessary
  • Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in the following processes:
    • Shift Hand Offs Meetings
    • Level 1 Meetings
    • Performance Boards
    • Centerline Management (CLM)
    • Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL)
    • 5S
    • Defect Handling
    • Start Up/Shut Down
    • Changeovers
    • Daily Problem Handling
  • Work with support departments to improve line performance
  • Keep work area clean and orderly
  • Perform any other duty as assigned

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 - 100 pounds, requesting assistance as necessary.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed during his/her job to high noise levels, chemicals, exposure to strong odors, 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 successfully perform the functions of this job safely.
Qualifications:
  • Upon hire will train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain qualification
  • Must successfully pass forklift training and maintain operator qualification
  • Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification
  • Able to read, write, and perform basic math functions like multiplication and addition

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Holland Factory
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 [email protected] .

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

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 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.

Why Work With Us

We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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