Maintenance Lead


Job Details

General information

All posting locations: Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 30-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-82062

Description & Requirements

Maintenance Lead

Kraft Heinz Company

Muscatine, IA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Maintenance Lead to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer - Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
  • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
  • A shift differential for those who work second or third shift.
  • $35.55 hourly wage

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview

  • Over 350 employees
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
  • Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
  • Original Construction 1892
  • 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi.
  • Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
  • First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles
  • 1895 started Tomato Processing
  • Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

Community Overview

Welcome to Muscatine, IA: Muscatine, IA - Official Website - Official Website

Job Overview

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz's longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Trouble shooting
  • Prioritize PM and AM activities with the weekly schedule
  • Understands principle centered coaching leadership and humble questioning
  • Coaching and qualifying aspects of AM and PM activities with employees within the process
  • Organize and execute duties as directed by the owner of the process
  • Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are a low cost, high quality producer
  • Ensure quality of our products and workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
  • Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
  • Flexibility to adjust schedule to work with employees from all shifts as required
  • Works overtime as necessary
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Requirements

  • Frequent standing & walking required
  • Computer skills, typing skills, and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets
  • Certified in LOTO
  • Work as a team member to solve problems
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Technical schooling/training preferred





 The Kraft Heinz Company

 06/03/2024

 Muscatine,IA