Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking for a first shift forklift driver to work at our sauces, and pickles processing facility in Holland, MI. This position requires individuals to complete an eye exam onsite and written test to be considered for this role.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to work outdoors as needed
Candidates must be available to work weekends and some holidays
Prior forklift experience is preferred
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HAS) with Company contribution
Wellness Program
Starting Pay Rate $23.43 an hour
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, including some weekends6:00am-2:30pmPlant & Community Overview:
Plant Overview:
Approximately 300 employees
1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities- assigned based on business needs and seniority
Union Plant represented by UFCW Local 705
Products: Vinegar, BBQ Sauces, Relish, Pickles, Mustard
The Holland plant is one of the oldest plants in the company and has been operating since 1897. Although, locally known as the "pickle factory", currently pickles only make up 5% of the total production. In 2016 the factory installed grey poupon mills to allow the production of its iconic mustard.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Responsible for unloading raw materials from trucks, supplying the kitchen department with materials and ingredients as required via lift truck, placing raw materials and finished goods in proper storage areas, and loading finished goods on trucks
Operate a Forklift truck to unload cucumbers
Operate Temco pump both inside and outside.
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Perform all required observations and training timely and as scheduled
Support Plant Quality Systems
Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMP's and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
Work outdoors during any weather climate
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
#INDMFGHLocation(s)Holland Factory
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].
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
