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Kraft Heinz

6 Cheese Cook - Processing

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$27.68/hr

Processing Cook (Cheese Cook) 📍 Location: New Ulm, MN - Home of Velveeta Cheese & Kraft Deli ... At Kraft Heinz , we're about more than iconic brands-we're about making life delicious for billions ...

Kraft Heinz

General Labor - 3rd Shift

Lowville, NY

$21.56/hr

The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft String Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 18 production lines. Milk and cream is ...

Kraft Heinz

7 Filler Op - Velveeta

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$30.24/hr

Join Kraft Heinz - Filler Operator Location: New Ulm, MN - Home of VELVEETA Cheese, Velveeta Mini Block, Kraft Deli Deluxe, and more! Schedule: Midnight Shift | Monday-Friday (Overtime as needed) Why ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

... Kraft). * General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. * Inspect each box for ... Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top. * Fold bag, place press board ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

... Kraft). * General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. * Inspect each box for ... Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top. * Fold bag, place press board ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

... Kraft). * General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. * Inspect each box for ... Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top. * Fold bag, place press board ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

... Kraft). * General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. * Inspect each box for ... Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top. * Fold bag, place press board ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM

... Kraft). * General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. * Inspect each box for ... Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top. * Fold bag, place press board ...

Kraft Heinz

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Champaign, IL

$22.01/hr

Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, Ketchup, Primal Kitchen, and A-1 steak sauce. * Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community! Job ...

Kraft Heinz Company

7 Filler Op - Velveeta

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$30.24/hr

Join Kraft Heinz - Filler Operator Location: New Ulm, MN - Home of VELVEETA ® Cheese, Velveeta Mini Block, Kraft Deli Deluxe, and more! Schedule: Afternoon Shift | Monday-Friday (Overtime as needed ...

Kraft Heinz

6 Utility Operator - Filling

New Ulm, MN

$27.68/hr

The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening ... At our New Ulm location, we make processed cheese. The work here is fast paced and we reward hard ...

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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

This job post has expired 6 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Kraft Heinz rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 443 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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