Production Associate I

Job description

## Hourly manufacturing position Job Description **About the Role** As a Production Operator, you will play a key role in producing high-quality food products that reach millions of consumers every day. Team members support manufacturing operations by operating equipment, supplying production lines, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. **Starting Pay** Starting hourly rate based on shift and location requirements. **Schedule** Various shifts available, including days, nights, weekends, and rotating schedules. **Key Responsibilities** - Support daily manufacturing and production activities. - Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment. - Supply materials and ingredients to production lines as needed. - Perform quality checks and complete required documentation. - Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards. - Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures. - Assist with equipment changeovers, cleaning, and basic maintenance activities. - Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs. **Qualifications** - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. - Manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial experience preferred but not required. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork. - Basic math, reading, and communication skills. - Physical Requirements - Ability to stand for extended periods. - Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required. - Ability to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs or platforms. - Ability to work in varying temperatures and production environments. **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)** Springfield Plant **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](mailto:NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com)**.**