Kraft Heinz is seeking a Packaging Tech for our Cedar Rapids production plant. In this second-shift role, you will operate packaging machinery and perform a variety of production line duties to ensure the continuous flow of safe, high-quality products.
What You'll Do
- Operate and set up Onpack machines for all product varieties
- Assemble on-pack machines, including X-Ray systems
- Sanitize conveyor buckets
- Hook up pipes to kettles
- Name, code, and date finished products
- Monitor and record accurate temperatures
- Return and retrieve preweigh carts from prep and blanch areas
- Document times, temperatures, and weights
- Accurately log required information into the IQS documentation system
- Challenge and verify metal detector and X-Ray equipment
- Change packaging film
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to working in a safe manner
- Dedication to ensuring quality products are packaged
- Responsibility for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures
- Responsibility for implementing Q-RMP standards per the accountability list
- Willingness to follow all safety protocols and perform job duties safely
- A mindset of: performing to the highest competence, cooperating as a team, sharing information openly, being trustworthy, respecting others, and being accountable for one's actions
Technical Stack
- Onpack packaging machines
- X-Ray inspection systems
- IQS documentation system
- Metal detection equipment
Team & Environment
You’ll join a 3-shift operation at a non-union facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members, a mix of temporary and full-time associates.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $19.00 per hour
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous PTO accrual starting at hire
- Non-Union Field Operations Incentive Plan (FOIP) bonus plan
- Affordable healthcare, protection, and savings coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Wellbeing resources for physical, social, emotional, and financial health
- 401(k) plan
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability insurance
Work Mode
This is an onsite position at our Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 plant.
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.

