Rubber Factory Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst the top 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to build your career and bring your appetite for more! We are currently hiring for general labor on first shift. This person is responsible for supporting the packaging process and ensuring that finished goods are meeting quality standards! As you develop your operator skills there is plenty of room for growth to other roles within the factory.
Compensation Overview:

• Starting pay $20.00 an hour
• Eligible for conversion after three months; considering attendance, training and overall work performance
• Temporary employment can't exceed more than five months

Work Schedule:

• First Shift (6AM - 2:30PM) Monday - Friday
• Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Ability to work daily overtime as needed
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Holland Plant has been around since 1897
• Products produced: Sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
• Union Facility - Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties:
Work in a safe manner, following all general safety rules of the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Following PPE requirements
• Escalating safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisor
Assure that we are always working to meet or exceed our quality standards. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Following GMP requirements
• Inspecting raw materials and finished goods
• Completing quality documentation
• Assisting in rework as assigned
• Escalating quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
Responsible for supporting the production lines in the facility to include but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Supporting start up, shut down, and changeover tasks
• Clearing jams
• Assisting with sanitation and housekeeping as required
• Troubleshooting equipment as necessary
• Supplying, sorting, and inspecting materials and ingredients at the line
Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in the following processes:
• Shift Hand Offs Meetings
• Level 1 Meetings
• Performance Boards
• Centerline Management (CLM)
• Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL)
• 5S
• Defect Handling
• Start Up/Shut Down
• Changeovers
• Daily Problem Handling
• Work with support departments to improve line performance
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor or lead person
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 - 100 pounds, requesting assistance as necessary.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed during his/her job to high noise levels, chemicals, exposure to strong odors, fumes or airborne particles, constant stair climbing, and slippery floors.
Personal Protective Equipment: The employee is regularly required to wear company authorized safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, rubber boots, chemical protection and other personal protective equipment to successfully perform the functions of this job safely.
Qualifications:
• Upon hire will train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain qualification
• Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification
Location(s)
Holland 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com