Job Description

Join Kraft Heinz – Processing Equipment Cleaner

Location: New Ulm, MN – Home of VELVEETA® and DELI DELUXE®
Schedule: Overnight | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Why Kraft Heinz?

At Kraft Heinz, we believe in rewarding your hard work and dedication with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow. When you join our team, you’re joining a company built on quality and ownership.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: $30.24 per hour
• Benefits begin in 30 days
• Hourly Bonus Program – ask us for details
• Medical options you choose: HRA, HSA, FSA, 5 carrier choices + Rx card
• Vision, dental, life, disability, family planning & childcare support
• Adoption reimbursement & paid parental leave
• LiveWell Program: Wellness rewards + lifestyle discounts ($50 fitness tracker subsidy!)
• 401(k) Matching + Extra Contribution: Added 3% company bonus
• Employee Perks: FREE product & swag
• Learning & Growth: Access the award‑winning Ownerversity resource library
• Inclusive Networks: Join our Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your Role: Processing Equipment Cleaner

You will ensure the highest quality standards by dismantling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling processing equipment critical to our operations. This role calls for attention to detail, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Prepare wet mix and cream scales
• Handle emulsifier carts and ingredient distribution
• Assist with making wet mix and EMC/EMFC
• Support Butterfat unloading
• Safely use a respirator during enzyme mixing

Sanitation

• Clean and reassemble product pumps, piping, screens, storage tanks, CIP systems
• Manage chemical usage and sanitation paperwork accurately
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all cleaning/changeover procedures

Quality

• Monitor liquid temperatures and sampling protocols
• Verify alkali/acid solution strength weekly
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper documentation

Food Security

• Inspect and verify seals on incoming liquid loads
• Secure tanker loads with numbered seals per procedure

Equipment & Safety

• Operate and verify production equipment post-cleaning
• Complete initial and annual respirator fit tests
• Always prioritize safety around machinery and chemicals

Working Conditions

• Fast paced, occasionally strenuous
• Temperature can reach up to 95°F, some wet conditions
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs

Training and Growth

• Expect to become 90% proficient in all areas within four months through team-driven training and ongoing development.

Ready to Own Your Career?

Apply today and bring your dedication to one of America’s most iconic brands. At Kraft Heinz, your work feeds families and fuels growth—yours and ours, together.

Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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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)

New Ulm 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. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].