Job Description

Kraft Heinz – Winchester

Blow Mold Operator Job Description

Department: Kool-Aid Burst

Position Type: Hourly Wage Type: Class L

Function: Operations

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 for the Kool Burst Team by turning raw materials into plastic bottles for Kool-Aid Burst.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Starts up, shuts down, and operates Blow molding equipment, Conair system, extruders, blow molders, dressers, grinders, conveyors, and bulk resin handling systems. Tests, receives or rejects, and unloads bulk deliveries of plastic resin, which includes maneuvering on and around railcars, using platforms to check resin levels and blend systems. Diagnoses quality and mechanical issues, makes corrective adjustments/repairs, and advises technicians of issues when needed. Notifies Coordinator of issues (bearing changes and mold replacements). Conducts quality checks and records results on bottle weight, magnets, blow molder temperatures. Monitors and corrects bottle weights, bottle shape and inventory of resin levels. Maintains good housekeeping, and performs CIP`s and PM’s. Provides input toward team development and participates in Daily Directional Settings improvement meetings. Maintains Employee Food Safety Awareness. Follows Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Prerequisite:

Must have previous experience as Blowmold Operator or held the position of Blowmold Utility.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit 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 optimally to work with new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration – Working optimallyE 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.

Location(s)

Winchester Plant

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.