Mediabistro logo
job logo

Sanitation Cleanup (CIP Technician) - 3rd shift

Kraft Heinz, Holland, MI, United States


Benefits & Compensation Overview
Training rate: $24.26/hr (training could take up to 1 year)

Once certified (100% CIP): $27.35/hr

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (HRA or HSA)

Additional perks: pet insurance, employee assistance program, supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule
Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays; third shift (8:00 PM–6:30 AM) plus a $2.00 shift differential.

Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs.

Ability to work daily overtime as needed.

Plant Overview
Over 300 employees. Holland plant, established in 1897.

Products: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce.

Union facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Job Overview
Clean and sanitize production lines and peripheral areas throughout the facility, using various chemicals.

Responsibilities & Duties

Meet or exceed quality standards, including following GMP requirements.

Inspect raw materials and finished goods.

Complete quality documentation.

Assist in rework as assigned.

Escalate quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors.

Operate sanitation workers, removing trash cans, totes, and other containers from the line (following PPE requirements).

Turn on equipment, drain/empty fillers and conveyors of excess or unprocessed product residue.

Pre‑rinse equipment to remove food residue and soils.

Apply chemicals as instructed for various lines and products.

Allow chemicals to soak or CIP for the required amount of time.

Rinse chemicals to remove all remaining food residue, soils, and chemical residue.

Wash and/or sweep remaining product residue from the floor.

Operate a forklift to perform sanitation duties such as removing trash.

Perform all duties within compliance of GMP and safety protocols.

Perform additional duties as instructed by lead person and/or supervisor (e.g., master sanitation, other assignments).

Escalate safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisors.

Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level, participating in shift hand‑offs meetings, Level 1 meetings, performance boards, centerline management (CLM), CIL, 5S, defect handling, start‑up/shut‑down, changeovers, daily problem handling, and work with support departments to improve line performance.

Keep work area clean and orderly.

Physical Demands
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. 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
Near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high noise levels, chemicals, strong odors, fumes or airborne particles, constant stair climbing, and slippery floors.

Personal Protective Equipment
Wear company‑authorized safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, rubber boots, chemical protection, and other PPE as required.

Qualifications

On‑hire training to become lockout/tagout certified and maintain qualification.

Must successfully pass on‑the‑job training and maintain operator qualification.

Must be able to operate a forklift.

Must handle potentially hazardous chemicals safely.

GED or greater required.

Requires ability to read, write, and communicate in English or Spanish.

Benefits
Coverage for employees (and eligible dependents) through affordable healthcare, protection, and savings plans.

Well‑being programs and resources that inspire a healthy, social, emotional, and financial lifestyle.

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: 401(k), life, accidental death & Dismemberment, disability.

Location(s)
Holland Factory.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr