Kraft Heinz Company

Mason, OH

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Mason, OH.  Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvements, suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.  This position assures quality in processing and packaged goods and assures their adherence to customer and company standards.  Currently hiring for second shift (2:30pm – 10:30pm) positions.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

· Candidates must be available to work all shifts including First, second, third & weekends and holidays

· Ability to lift and carry 25 – 50 lbs on a regular basis.

·Outstanding attendance record.

·Strong attention to detail with the ability to call out defects and adhere to Quality standards.

·Achieve qualified score on job skills assessment, to be administered after receiving a passing interview score

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

Location(s)

HPC- Mason Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

· Medical- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from

· Dental- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from

· Vision- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from

· Holidays- 10 Company Paid Holidays/year

· Vacation- available after successful completion of 90 days of employment

· Additional perks:  Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Protection

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

· Bonus Potential Annual 3.5% of annual earnings (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 2:30pm - 10:30pm (2nd Shift, variable based on assigned work)

Overtime is possible and will be either 4 hours before or after the regular shift

Plant & Community Overview:

Community Overview:

· Welcome to the City of Mason:  On June 1, 1803, Revolutionary War veteran William Mason paid $1,700 at an auction to purchase 640 acres of land in what is now downtown Mason.

· Mason is located 22 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. 

·Mason is home to one of the largest tennis stadiums in the world, the Lindner Family Tennis Center, home of the Western & Southern Open, one of the world's top tennis tournaments for both men and women.

https://www.imaginemason.org/business/economic-development/top-ten-employers/

Plant Overview:

·         Formerly the world Headquarters for Portion Pac Inc.

·         Over 320 employees

·         1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities

·         Non-Union Plant

·         What we produce:

o    Portion-sized Liquid Pouch Condiments

·         Portion-sized Rectangle Cup Condiments, Sauces, Jellies, and Syrups  

Job Overview:

Are your ready to join a high-energy, fast-paced team of dedicated operators who help to produce nearly 190 million lbs. of your favorite sauces every year?

Responsibilities & Duties:

May include, but isn’t limited to:

• Analytical Laboratory
  • Responsible for performing all analytical testing (i.e. acidity, salt, pH, consistency, viscometry,  colorimetry, fat and moisture, water activity,  brix, and soluble solids) on ingredients, intermediates and finished products, as required, in accordance with product specifications, at the scheduled frequency. 
  • Responsible for supporting processing and providing guidance regarding the rework process, in accordance to procedures.
  • Responsible for standardizing/calibrating/maintaining all analytical instrumentation, temperature indicating/recording devices, scales, and ATP swab units, among others.
  • Responsible for conducting regular inventory of all materials required to perform analytical testing, to include reagents, supplies and instrumentation consumables, among others. Also responsible for coordinating material restocking with the QA Clerk/QA Lead.
• Microbiological Laboratory (per assignment)
  • Responsible for executing the activities related to the Environmental Monitoring Program, at the scheduled frequencies. This includes micro swabbing (for pathogens).
  • Responsible for executing the activities related to the Environmental Air Plates Program and the ECOLAB Air Monitoring Plates Program, at the scheduled frequencies.
  • Responsible for executing the activities related to the Allergen Validation Program (allergen swabs), at the scheduled frequencies.
  • Responsible for performing all microbiological testing (i.e. preparation of sample dilution for testing, LAB, APC, Yeast and Mold, E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella) on ingredients, intermediates and finished products, as required, in accordance with product specifications, at the scheduled frequency. 
  • Responsible for preparing media for micro testing.
  • Responsible for standardizing/calibrating/maintaining all micro lab instrumentation (to include incubator, autoclave, Mini VIDAS device and electronic pipettor), temperature indicating/recording devices, scales, and ATP swab units, among others.
  • Responsible for collecting samples, in accordance with procedures, for the Water Quality and Testing program, as scheduled.
  • Responsible for conducting regular inventory of all materials required to perform micro testing (to include, reagents, supplies and instrumentation consumables) environmental testing, ATP swabs and Allergen swabs, among others. Also responsible for coordinating material restocking with the QA Clerk/QA Lead.
  • Responsible for controlling all non-conforming goods, including packaging materials, ingredients, intermediates and finished products.  Applicable functions include, but are not limited to, the generation of the hold tickets and proper identification of all non-conforming items.
  • Responsible for verifying the effectiveness of equipment cleaning, through ATP swabbing and microbiological swabbing. 
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents and participating in the corresponding investigation, in accordance with the Factory Incident Management and Communication procedure.
  • Responsible for inspecting the integrity and condition of all glass, ceramic and brittle plastic parts/components/devices/structures, and to report any non-conformities, in accordance with the Glass, Ceramic and Brittle Plastic Control policy.
  • Responsible for adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Responsible for monitoring/inspecting in-line product protection devices, to include, but not limited to, metal detectors and filters.
  • Responsible for executing actions derived from the Maintenance Related Food Safety Program, to include inspection of cleanliness of all food contact surfaces after sanitation due to equipment repair/maintenance.
  • Responsible for conducting pre-operational inspections and operational inspections, following sanitation activities (due to equipment shut-down –prior to start-up, variety change, equipment down-time, equipment contamination, etc.). Inspections include, as required, ATP swabbing and microbiological swabbing.
  • Responsible for adhering to record keeping procedures.
  • Responsible for collecting and storing samples in accordance with the Sample Collection and Retention procedure.  Responsible for performing sensory evaluations on intermediates and finished products, to include taste/flavor, aroma, consistency, color, proper jellification (set) for jellies and jams, free of foreign matter, cross-contamination, infestation, undesired clumps and specks, ingredient separation, and signs of spoilage,  among others.
  • Responsible for inspecting, testing and verifying documented compliance (COA review) for incoming materials in accordance with specifications, as required.
  • Responsible for verifying the temperature of all temperature sensitive ingredients, prior to acceptance.  
  • Responsible for conducting compliance monitoring audits to the documented ways of working (record review), as applicable.
  • Responsible for conducting adherence audits to the documented ways of working (observing a person executing the task), as applicable.
  • Responsible for adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards.
  • Responsible for monitoring all applicable HACCP CCPs, as required.
  • Responsible for driving and enforcing cGMP compliance.
  • Responsible for adhering to all applicable pre-requisite programs, to include Pest Control and the Allergen Program.
  • Responsible for embracing and supporting HGPS and QRMP initiatives.  
  • Responsible for reporting all test/inspection results to all interested parties and the Supervisor, as applicable.
  • Responsible for requesting corrective actions, as applicable, and following-up to completion.
  • Accountable for QRMP standards in accordance with QRMP accountability document
• May perform Packaging Line Inspections functions, on a per assignment basis

·         Other duties as assigned.

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.