Compensation Overview: 

• The starting pay for this role is $20.72/hr  

• Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift & $1.00/hr on 3rd shift. 

• Hourly Bonus Program 

Work Schedule: 

Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday with possible overtime. 

• 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm), 3rd Shift (11pm-7am) 

Will be working approximately 24 hours a week 

Employees must have weekend availability. 

Employees may work weekends and holidays. 

Plant & Community Overview: 

Plant Overview: 

The Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America. 

• Established in 1963 

• Home to close to 1,000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments 

• Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Heinz Ketchup, Primal Kitchen and A-1 steak sauce. 

• Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community! 

Job Overview: 

Are you ready to 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! 

Joining the Champaign team is a great way to grow your skills, develop your abilities and delight consumers every day. We are currently seeking energetic and driven individuals to join our team. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Load raw materials and packaging supplies into machines or workstations; verify correct materials are being used. 

• Monitor product flow and quality during production; identify and report defects, contamination risks, or equipment issues. 

• Package finished goods accurately per specifications (case counts, labels, codes, allergens, date/lot coding). 

• Stack, palletize, and wrap product; move materials/finished goods using carts, pallet jacks, or forklift. 

• Operate production machinery and equipment as trained, including starting/stopping lines, monitoring performance, and making minor adjustments (speed, alignment, settings). 

• Sanitation, as required, in processing and packaging areas. 

• Documentation of pertinent information where required. 

• Follow all safety rules, food safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.  

• Maintain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) standards (hair/beard nets, steel toe shoes, bump cap, ear and eye protection, and removal of all piercings, jewelry, and false nails) per policy. 

• Report safety hazards, near misses, injuries, or food safety concerns immediately. 

• Comply with all company policies and general safety rules while performing duties.          

• Participate and collaborate in meetings. 

• Filling in for other positions and training other employees as assigned. 

• Perform other duties incidental to job as assigned by supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Prefer experience in production/ manufacturing- but will train the right candidates. 

• Able to operate a fork truck – Kraft Heinz will train. 

• Able to operate a computer. 

• Able to lift up to 50lbs. 

• Able to stand for extended periods of time. 

• Able to safely work at heights. 

• Safe work habits. 

• Maintain an excellent attendance record / adherence to attendance policy. 

• Attention to detail to avoid and/or identify errors. 

• Able to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision. 

• Able to understand & follow instructions, excellent oral & written communication skills.. 

• High School Diploma preferred.