Job Title
Maintenance Mechanic

Location

Muscatine, IA

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Medical

Dental

Vision

Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.

(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account

A shift differential for those who work second or third shift

Pay

Pay Range: $32.61 hourly

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies. Must be able to work any shift needed, including overtime.

• 1st shift – Mon – Fri, 6am – 2:15pm
• 2nd shift – Mon – Fri, 2pm – 10:15pm
• 3rd shift – Mon – Fri, 10pm – 6:15am

**Start times can slightly vary depending on department or position**             

Job Overview

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and 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!

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Maintenance Mechanics to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.  This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Technical

• Setup, Start-Up, Adjust and Operation of Equipment; Proper Shutdown and Changeover as required by company standards and to minimize downtime, excluding sterilization, CIP and process start-up
• Support operational needs for mandatory quality and safety documentation and paperwork for department operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues in accordance with maintenance job classification, maintain and improve integrity and performance of all focus line/s equipment, and complete scheduled work orders
• Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance and Production Leadership any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality
• Utilizing Maintenance Windows/Scheduled downtime; perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on all focus line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns. Participate in the development improvement of a documented 52-week maintenance plan as prescribed in the Playbook and residing in the SAP PM structure.
• Develop and implement improvements using the Breakdown Management process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures
• Utilize the SAP system to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders.

Leadership

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design through use of the team concept. Support project planning and execution
• Communicate with other line technicians on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team
• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions
• Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts
• Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility
• Conform to Kraft Heinz’s policy and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Kraft Heinz Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others
• Report and correct unsafe acts and conditions
• Work with team to Optimize Product/Material sequencing to minimize changeover time
• Maintain equipment plus sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of Production and Maintenance.
• Reports to Production/Maintenance Management and continually interacts with all hourly and salaried maintenance/production personnel in a professional manner.
• Will maintain assigned line(s) equipment; may operate and adjust any equipment in the area assigned; will react to machinery breakdowns and equipment problems in a proficient and positive manner and as directed by Operations/Maintenance Supervisors and/or designates.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• One must have performed work as a Mechanic, have comparable experience and/or demonstrated Technical abilities; internal screening may be used to determine skills as necessary
• Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area
• Candidate must be able to train self/others on mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills; new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level
• Must be able to communicate and interact to coach team members on basic tasks in a professional manner
• Duties assigned such as, changeovers, center lining, FI events, and any task that requires a maintenance skill set.

• Be consistent across the job posting, interview, assessments, and the job itself
• Include specific, qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience
• Include both “hard” and “soft” skills
• Include skills that are observable, measurable, and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)

Plant Overview

• Over 400 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
• Original Construction 1892​
• 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi.​
• Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
• First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles​
• 1895 Tomato Processing started
• Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

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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)

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].