The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Electrician to work at our sauces, and pickles processing facility in Holland, MI. 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 requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with and knowledge of the National Electric Code
- Master Electrical license required
- 15+ years of manufacturing experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and industrial skills as well as demonstrated PLC experience strongly preferred
- Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
- Prior manufacturing experience is preferred
- Journeyman Card holder preferred
EEO Policy
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
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 $29.81 an hour (with journeyman card)
Shift Premium
- Second shift an additional $1.00
- Third shift an additional $2.00
Vacation (PTO)
- You will receive fifteen days of vacation (PTO) once you have completed a probationary period of 90 calendar days
New Hire Bonus Program
· $700 – After 3 months
· $800 – After 6 months
· $1000 – After 1 year
For a total of $2500 from your start date!
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, including some weekends 10:00pm-6:30am
Plant & 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.
Community Overview:
Welcome to Holland: https://www.holland.org/
“From the award-winning downtown to the white sandy beaches, you'll fall in love with Holland's small-town charm and big-city amenities. Dine along the waterfront or at a local café. Hike to the top of a sand dune or climb to the top of a windmill! Shop for a paddleboard, or a pair of wooden shoes. We recommend you attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, enjoy a theatre performance, stroll the downtown sidewalks, or tour a modern college campus. Sail the waters of Lake Michigan or hike the trails in one of our wooded parks. Watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests, you won't be disappointed!” (Source: www.holland.org)
Job Overview:
Areas of responsibility include maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, machinery, and plant systems. A successful candidate in this role is a fast learner, likes to observe and recommend changes to improve their jobs. Feels comfortable working with electrical and mechanical equipment. Candidates in this role will be required to perform all job duties assigned by their supervisor. This is an ideal job for somebody looking for long term career with a stable, reputable company.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams and blueprints.
- This position is also responsible for properly sizing wire runs and bending and installing conduit for new electrical installations.
- This position will use hand tools, shop tools, and test equipment to troubleshoot varied electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and electronic systems.
- Design, program, install and repair PLC/Control systems.
- Install and program Frequency drives.
- Modify existing PLC and controls systems for better functionality and efficiency.
- Also provides technical support (troubleshooting, programming, systems support) to ongoing maintenance operations, communications systems, network systems, and machine and plant electrical systems as assigned.
- Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
- 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.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
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