Location

Kendallville IN

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

401K

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

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

Pay

This position offers $ hourly.

Work Schedule

2nd shift – 2:30pm – 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

Over time as needed

Kendallville Plant

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

Plant Overview:

• Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts.
• Purchased in 1934 from Breyer’s Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935.
• Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979.
• Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines.

Community Overview:

• Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment as needed associated with the building, production, and utilities.
• Coordinate with production to address any corrective maintenance required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on all production, building, and utilities equipment as assigned.
• Participate in the development of documented preventive maintenance plan.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with maintenance personnel on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of maintenance efforts on assigned equipment.
• Work cross functionally as a member of the operations team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Maintenance training/degree and experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
• Use simple mathematics.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Able to climb a ladder.
• Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
• Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.

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 redefine 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 own the future of food!

Why Us

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 and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

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]

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].