Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description Compensation Overview : The starting hourly wage for this role is $23.72. Shift Premium of $1.00/hr on 3rd shift. Hourly Bonus Program Work Schedule: Flexible scheduling (Monday-Friday / Tuesday-Saturday) 8-hour workday with possible overtime. 3rd Shift (11pm-7am). 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 1,000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, and A-1 steak sauce Community Overview : Champaign, IL community Job Overview: Under the direction of the Sanitation Coordinator, this position will assist in plant sanitation training, policies and procedure implementation, and auditing throughout the plant. The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for ordering sanitation supplies and chemicals and will be expected to maintain a close partnership with sanitation partners and vendors. This person will be familiar with all equipment and processes in the complex, so they are able to troubleshoot sanitation problems. Responsibilities & Duties: Order site sanitation supplies and accurate match up of incoming items with appropriate purchase orders. Organize and perform cycle count of inventory in sanitation supply area. Work with vendors on a weekly basis to capture opportunities and innovate the process. Monitor sanitation quality (audits, documentation, policies, procedures and plant appearance). Actively support and participate in daily sanitation activities, noting issues, and helping to develop plans to address deviations. Assist in training of all sanitation associates. Issuing sanitation supply items for use in sanitation process. Participate in periodic cleaning of areas. Follow proper shipping procedures when items are removed from the building. Unload bulk chemicals when supply trucks are received, and maintain bulk totes throughout the plant. Work with sanitation team, department supervisors, and vendors to identify cost savings opportunities. Know and monitor all GMP policies and housekeeping within the complex. Assist with plant record keeping to maintain compliance with safety, quality, HACCP, sanitation, and all regulatory documents. Qualifications: Must possess basic computer and typing skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel. Ability to lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Familiarity with shipping/receiving practices. Possess strong interpersonal skills for communicating effectively with vendors and other employees. Must be able to work effectively and with accuracy in a fast-paced, complex, and flexible work environment. Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of experience in the sanitation process in a manufacturing setting. Ability to recognize and identify chemicals used in the plant. Quality control experience including micro swabs and auditing. Inventory and vendor management experience. Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. Plans are tailored to meet you and your family’s needs and are governed by applicable plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for our employees and 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): Champaign Plant Equal Opportunity: 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr