Job Description
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seekinga 2nd shift Forklift Driver to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, 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 requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour shifts- including weekends. Starting Pay Rate $24.90 per hr., additional shift premium, weekly pay.
Responsibilities & Duties
Pick up unit loads of ingredients, finished goods, wastes, etc. and transport and stack time.
Perform stacking and unstacking operations.
Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
Maintain gas, oil and water supply to assure proper operation of lift trucks.
Perform necessary manual labor in the performance of the job. (i.e. lift pallets and cases of finished goods, stretch wrap pallets, move drums of materials and wastes.
Maintain quality standards and keep records as required to assure smooth operation of the warehouse and shipping functions.
Maintain area in a clean and safe condition following Good Manufacturing Practices.
Follow all departmental safety rules and conform to all Job Safety Analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
5+ years' forklift driver experience
Ability to learn and demonstrate the use of SAP
Prior manufacturing experience is preferred
Prior Forklift Driver experience required
Forklift certification preferred
Location
Fremont Factory
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:
Medical/Rx
Dental
Vision
Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
Plant & Community Overview:
Plant Overview:
Over 300 employees
1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75
Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually
World's Largest Ketchup Factory
Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
Community Overview:
Welcome to Fremont:
Location(s)Fremont 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 .
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.
