Location: Avon, NY
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Union: Teamsters 118

Schedule: 6am - 2:30pm (Mandated OT, 4 hours in early or 4 hours stay late)

Position Summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Lunchables production team in Avon, NY. In this role, you will operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot processing and packaging equipment while ensuring products meet safety, quality, food safety, and production standards. The Machine Operator plays a critical role in maintaining efficient operations, product integrity, and compliance with Kraft Heinz manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and take corrective action as needed.
• Verify product quality, component placement, package integrity, product weights, and coding accuracy.
• Complete production documentation, material verification, and downtime tracking.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate equipment performance and operational issues with team members and leadership.
• Train and assist employees as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Become certified in Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain certifications required for powered industrial equipment, scissor lifts, ladder use, and fall protection.
• Complete required equipment inspections.
• Wear and maintain required PPE.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support Kraft Heinz's safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to obtain required operational and safety certifications.
• Previous manufacturing, food manufacturing, or machine operation experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Frequently climb stairs and work while wearing required PPE.
• Work in temperatures ranging from cold storage (0°F) to production areas (40°F).
• Work in environments with noise levels exceeding 85 decibels.

Working Conditions

This position works in a food manufacturing environment and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or slippery surfaces, food allergens, cleaning chemicals, high noise levels, cold temperatures, and production equipment. The role may require shift work, overtime, weekends, and holiday coverage based on business needs.

Compensation Overview

• Starting Pay: $21.71 per hour
• Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour
• Third Shift Differential: $2.50 per hour
• Union position with Teamsters Local 118.

Why Kraft Heinz?

Join a team behind one of America's most recognized food brands. At Kraft Heinz, you'll have opportunities for growth, skill development, and career advancement while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.