Seasonal Production/Continuous Improvement Assistant

Job Description
Seasonal Intern CI/Production Assistant
Kraft Heinz Company
Escalon, CA
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a CI/Production Assistant to work at our food processing facility in Escalon, CA. Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvements, suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
• Pay $22.00/hour
• Union facility (this is a Non-Union position)
• Five California Paid Sick Leave Days
Work Schedule:
• Schedule is based on 7 days per week production (July through October)
Plant & Community Overview:
Community Overview:
• Escalon is in California's Central Valley with a population of 7,558.
• Escalon has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city.
• The Escalon story began in the 1940's by Cristoforo and Emma Colombo.
• Each season, our tomato crop begins with seed varieties that have been carefully cultivated by our research team to provide the best balance of flavor, aroma, and color. Many of the growers who plant these seeds were handpicked by Cristoforo Colombo more than 50 years ago. https://www.escalon.net/
Plant Overview:
• Formerly Escalon Premiere Brands
• Over 600 employees during fresh pack season
• Union Plant
• What we produce: o Concentrated crushed tomatoes o Classic Italian pizza sauce o Marinara sauce
Job Overview:
Are you ready to join a fast-paced work environment with a team dedicated to producing high quality tomatoes found in more than 30 different food service products consumed all around the world?
Develop a thorough understanding of the factory systems including the operating logic of all the systems.
Update and maintain databases of all factory reporting.
Run data traces on all factory lines.
Develop specifications for peeling equipment
Assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
Assist in maintenance problem solving efforts.
Analyze KPI's to determine causes of downtime.
Assist in training operators on new systems.
Able to communicate efficiently between cross functional departments.
Help reduce chronic problems and optimize performance of existing systems through analysis and implementation of solutions.
Ensure that all operations comply with OSHA regulations.
Provide a safe work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the company's KHC Safety Process.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting, preferably within a food processing company supporting CI/production programs.
• Educational achievements will be considered and can be used in conjunction with experience.
• Proficient in PC supports MS programs Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Applicants must have good organizational skills and be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Spanish speaking highly preferred.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
• 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 - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Escalon
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 [email protected].
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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 - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Escalon
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 [email protected] .