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Quality - Micro & Materials Lead

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
This job: posted 230 days ago

heinz median: 8 days open

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Job Description

Micro & Materials Lead

Location

Muscatine, IA

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Medical

Dental

Vision

Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.

(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account

A shift differential for those who work second or third shift

Pay

Pay Range: $32.73 hourly

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies. Must be able to work any shift needed, including overtime.

Primarily 2nd shift

  • 1st shift – Mon – Fri, 6am – 2:15pm
  • 2nd shift – Mon – Fri, 2pm – 10:15pm
  • 3rd shift – Mon – Fri, 10pm – 6:15am

**Start times can slightly vary depending on department or position**

Job Overview

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Micro & Materials Lead to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Assists with planning and implementing Food Safety programs; such as but not limited to, allergen testing compliance, gluten-free claims, HACCP, Sanitation, QRMP and micro lab compliance.
  • Responsible for all testing as associated with the micro lab; such as but not limited to, micro daily sampling, monitoring and testing – YSI, operation of the autoclave and all testing associated with the autoclave, and the incubation process.
  • Responsible for the micro equipment maintenance for equipment; such as but not limited to, YSI, Charm, and Pipettor.
  • Responsible for air quality testing in the Quality Lab.
  • Follow the procedures for testing the incoming water sample, municipal water, and potable water sampling.
  • Coordinate completion of pre-and post-op swabbing programs, manage the results, track/trend and assist with CAs.
  • Comply with all mandates as relating to the Food Safety programs and micro lab audit requirements.
  • Enter results in the computerized systems and manage the results of all the listed and assigned programs.
  • Participant of departmental or factory subcommittees.
  • Must be flexible to work any shift.
  • Inspect and test incoming raw materials per required testing frequency and per plant needs
  • Retrieve and verify existence and content of all COAs packaging and ingredients, against Heinz specifications in relevant systems (ARK, Agile, Pantry, SAP, etc.)
  • Provide Raw Material expertise factory wide.
  • Organize and maintain Corporate provided Label Control logs and corresponding PDFs. Inspect and disposition incoming product labels per factory procedure against logs and PDFs.
  • Maintain current Kosher certificates and letters of guarantee for all raw ingredients.
  • Inventory all lab chemicals, order chemicals and make up solutions needed for testing. Maintain all chemical within prescribed shelf life.
  • Assist with inventory and ordering all lab/QA supplies.
  • Maintain Millipore system and provide all users with water from system.
  • Send raw ingredients for outside testing per prescribed testing frequency per corporate, customer and internal needs.
  • Coordinate packaging updates within facility.
  • Communicate within house Procurement, corporate Vendor Quality and Vendors as needed.
  • Maintain customer-specific raw ingredient and finished product sample program requirements for factory.
  • Work with procurement and manufacturing in packaging material quality and monitoring.
  • Update KCS information sheets and ensure they are in the computer for KCS employees to access.
  • Take out samples from the QA incubator and run analysis.
  • Retrieve water sample, test and send to outside laboratory for additional testing.
  • This summarizes the general responsibilities of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.
  • Other duties as required.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

  • Must have an excellent work and attendance record.
  • Must demonstrate excellent planning/organizing skills.
  • Must exhibit attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, E-Mail, PowerPoint, and operate computerized presentation equipment.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to recognize and report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond respectfully to questions from all levels.
  • Must be able to work with all levels including Department Leads, Supervisors, Managers, etc.
  • Must be able to work all shifts and overtime including weekends.
  • Other duties as directed by management.
  • Include specific, qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience
  • Include both “hard” and “soft” skills
  • Include skills that are observable, measurable, and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)

Plant Overview

  • Over 400 employees
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
  • Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
  • Original Construction 1892​
  • 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi.​
  • Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
  • First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles​
  • 1895 Tomato Processing started
  • Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their 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)

Muscatine 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].

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