Utility 3 (VRT, Dock and Robot Operator) - 1st Shift

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Utility 3 operator for the 1st shift in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role covers three main areas: dock operations, robot operation and VRT machine operation, and involves loading and unloading product and transporting goods between lines and areas.

Key responsibilities

• Dock operations: issue and return raw materials in SAP daily, transport goods to and from lines and areas, and load and unload product.
• Robot operation: run robotic arms for material handling, sortation, palletization and other distribution tasks; monitor and control movements for accuracy, efficiency and safety; perform daily inspections and quality checks; maintain records of robot programs, setups and maintenance; coordinate with the Maintenance department.
• Protect product quality by keeping palletizing areas clear during downtime or slow production.
• VRT machine: identify products by code, enter data into the VRT system, verify and unload product, keep the VRT clean and efficient, and check conveyor integrity before each shift.
• Follow Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, DDS system execution and root cause analysis for chronic losses; eliminate unsafe conditions and report them immediately.
• Comply with GMPs, safety guidelines and standard operating procedures, and follow food safety policies and Q-RMP standards.

Required profile

• Ability to complete duties across all three main areas of the job.
• Willingness to perform to the highest level of competence and to work safely and independently.
• Effective communication with colleagues, the Maintenance department and supervisors.
• Respect for customers, suppliers and colleagues, and accountability for one's actions.