HVAC

Kendallville Plant

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

Plant Overview:

• Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts.
• Purchased in 1934 from Breyer's Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935.
• Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Creme in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979.
• Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines.

Community Overview:

• Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• General knowledge of maintenance safety programs and standards.
• Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
• Able to read, interpret, and understand applicable hydraulic blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment and facilities; Troubleshoot equipment and facilities problems and repair facility equipment such as, but not limited to HVAC and associated equipment.
• Perform maintenance on ammonia systems and follow Kraft Heinz policies outlined in PSM program.
• Able to efficiently perform plumbing repairs throughout the plant.
• Ability to repair and perform preventative maintenance to compressors and associated pneumatic systems.
• Be able to perform water testing for cooling towers and associated water treatment systems.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining operator logs associated with ammonia operations and PSM program.
• Able to take initiative and work independently to accomplish position objectives.
• Able to work any scheduled overtime as needed.
• Able to function effectively in a team environment; Able to get along with others.
• Perform an emergency stop as necessary; Follow all "Lock Out/Tag Out" procedures and policies.
• Report all safety concerns and potential hazards to a supervisor/team lead.
• Use SAP to track and maintain orders and time worked.

Qualifications:

• General operational knowledge of HVAC, Ammonia Control Systems, Steam Systems, Plumbing systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Must be able to operate and hold a certification to operate all equipment associated with the daily operations of ammonia functions and steam production throughout the facility.
• Associates degree in a maintenance-related field or a minimum of three (3) years manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
• Use simple mathematics.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Able to climb a ladder.
• Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
• Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Starting Pay: 29.25/hour, Skilled Pay: 31.95/hour
• Annual Bonus Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule:

• 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday 22:30-6:30)
• Daily/Weekly overtime possible

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation or adjustment, please contact us to discuss your needs.

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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.