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KAB Operator Job Description

Department: Kool-Aid Burst

Position Type: Hourly

Wage Type: Class E

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Summary: Provides on line support in the packaging function for the production of Kool-Aid Burst liquid drink.

Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant's safety goals. Safety - must be on a Safety Team either as a co-leader or participant. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures; follows Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies. Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment uptime. Starts up, operates, and shuts down packaging equipment, Automatic Collar Placer (ACP), Automatic Case packer (CP), video jet coders, tray former, film wrapper, and conveyor systems. Monitors mechanical operation of equipment, unjam machines, helps troubleshoot and notifies technician and/or Coordinator of issues; perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Supervises quality issues, performs and records checks on low fills, leakers, sleeve and case code correctness and legibility, drag seals, side seals, and bottle stability. Perform all quality control audits/sampling in the filler area; inspect for leaks, check bottle weights, sample chill tanks for bacteria, and check bottle temperatures. Communicates with Utility to ensure adequate quantities of accurate packaging supplies are on the line. Maintains good housekeeping, and performs Mini cleans, CIP`s, interdictives, product pushes and hot flushes. Provides input toward team development and participates in Green Room process improvement meetings. Records down time information in log books and down time tracking sheets. Should know filler utility's responsibilities in order to assist as needed. Know all E stops on filler and where they are as well as having knowledge of other parts and functions of the filler. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that give to successful performance in the position. (e.g., contribute to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability - Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting successfully to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration - Working successfully with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Understand and follow company and site policies and procedures on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hold Tags, HACCP, USDA, Foreign Objects, Safety and Security.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to wear appropriate company-issued safety and GMP equipment, including: steel toe shoes that are also slip resistant, hearing protection, bump cap, and other personal protective equipment.

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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.