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6 Cheese Cook - Processing

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$27.68/hr

New Ulm, MN - Home of Velveeta Cheese & Kraft Deli Deluxe 🕑 Shift: 2nd/Afternoon | Monday-Friday (Weekend rotations required) Why Join Kraft Heinz? At Kraft Heinz , we're about more than iconic ...

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General Labor - 3rd Shift

Lowville, NY · On-site

$21.56/hr

Schedule is based on 7 days per week production. Plant & Community Overview: The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft String Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility ...

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7 Filler Op - Velveeta

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$30.24/hr

New Ulm, MN - Home of VELVEETA Cheese, Velveeta Mini Block, Kraft Deli Deluxe, and more! Schedule ... Complete routine cleaning based on required schedules Quality & Compliance * Conduct regular ...

Kraft Heinz Company

7 Filler Op - Velveeta

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$30.24/hr

New Ulm, MN - Home of VELVEETA ® Cheese, Velveeta Mini Block, Kraft Deli Deluxe, and more ... Complete routine cleaning based on required schedules Quality & Compliance * Conduct regular ...

Kraft Heinz

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Champaign, IL · On-site

$22.01/hr

Home to over 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments * Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Ketchup, Primal Kitchen, and A-1 steak sauce.

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General Production - 3rd Shift

Champaign, IL · On-site

$20.72 - $26.02/hr

Home to close to 1,000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments * Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Heinz Ketchup, PrimalKitchenand A-1 steak ...

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Utilities Operator

Champaign, IL · On-site

$37.69/hr

... • Home to 1000 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:

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based kraft cheese in the United States is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Kraft Cheese vs Home Based Dairy Product Assembler?

AspectHome Based Kraft CheeseHome Based Dairy Product Assembler
Required CredentialsFood handling certification, basic food safety knowledgeFood handling certification, equipment operation skills
Work EnvironmentHome kitchen or small-scale production setupHome or small facility, assembling dairy products
Industry UsageFood manufacturing, retailDairy processing, packaging
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding home-based cheese productionComparing dairy assembly roles at home

Home Based Kraft Cheese involves producing cheese at home, focusing on cheese-specific skills and safety. In contrast, Home Based Dairy Product Assembler may involve assembling various dairy items, requiring broader equipment handling. Both roles are home-based, involve food safety certifications, and serve the food manufacturing industry, but they differ in product focus and scope.

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6 Cheese Cook - Processing

Kraft Heinz

New Ulm, MN • On-site

$27.68/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Kraft Heinz rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job DescriptionProcessing Cook (Cheese Cook)

📍 Location: New Ulm, MN - Home of Velveeta Cheese & Kraft Deli Deluxe
🕑 Shift: 2nd/Afternoon | Monday-Friday (Weekend rotations required)

Why Join Kraft Heinz?

At Kraft Heinz, we're about more than iconic brands-we're about making life delicious for billions of consumers worldwide. In New Ulm, you'll help create favorites like Velveeta Mini Blocks and products served at major restaurant chains. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

💰 What We Offer You
  • Starting Pay: $27.68 per hour
  • Benefits: Begin just 30 days after hire!
  • 💵 Hourly Bonus Program Available!
  • Customizable Medical Plans: HRA, HSA, FSA
  • 5 Health Carriers + Rx Card Options
  • Full Suite of Benefits: Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Adoption & Family Planning Reimbursement, Childcare, Paid Parental Leave
  • LiveWell Lifestyle Perks: Rewards program + $50 device subsidy
  • 401(k): Matching + Extra 3% Company Contribution
  • FREE Kraft Heinz Products & Swag
  • Diverse Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
  • Award-Winning Ownerversity L&D Platform
  • EAP Support for You & Your Family
Your Impact

As a Processing Cook, you'll be at the heart of production-cooking cheese for multiple lines and ensuring we deliver the highest quality to millions of tables. This role handles up to 255,000 lbs. of product per shift, so precision, focus, and performance matter.

What You'll Do

Production:

  • Follow production and cooker schedules
  • Steam out and operate cookers
  • Monitor Panelview screens, flow meters, emulsifiers
  • Add condiments and wet mixes with exacting standards
  • Complete cook sheets and track all traceability documentation
  • Train and support new team members

Sanitation:

  • Maintain a spotless work area
  • Assist with changeovers and boil-outs
  • Support weekly deep cleans and system resets

Maintenance & Quality:

  • Monitor steam gauges, temperatures, and HACCP checks
  • Partner with Lab on moisture control and quality assurance

Equipment You'll Operate:
Feeder hoppers, Panelview screens, scales, cookers, DCO batch tanks

Physical & Working Conditions:
  • Lift up to 60 lbs. occasionally
  • Fast-paced, multi-line operations
  • Warm (80F) & humid conditions at times
Training & Development

🔹 3-week hands-on training with ongoing development through Ownerversity
🔹 Expect to be 90% competent in 4 months

Who Thrives Here?
  • Detail-driven problem solvers
  • Individuals who love high responsibility roles
  • Team players ready to take pride in creating iconic Kraft Heinz products

📢 Ready to make life delicious every day? Apply now and bring your passion for quality to the Kraft Heinz family.

🌟 Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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)

New Ulm 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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