JOB: Operator
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
RATE OF PAY: $37.69
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 2nd shift (3p-11p)
ALTERNATE WORK WEEK
In addition to the following, employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individual’s activities in contributing to food safety, and reporting situations that may impact food safety.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Operate and maintain the steam, refrigeration, compressed air and heating systems in the Champaign plant
following PSM guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The employee is responsible for the following duties:
1. Perform the duties of the Utilities department consistent with plant policy and standards with respect to product
quality, GMPs and safety.
2. Operate boilers, ammonia refrigeration system and compressed air system.
3. Participate and be active in the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
4. The safe and efficient operation of boilers, compressors, condensers and all other equipment associated with
the Utilities department.
5. Monitor fire alarm panel, coordinate response team.
6. Ammonia evacuation.
7. Operate and maintain chilled water system.
8. Monitor chemical treatment for cooling towers and boiler water.
9. Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
10. Preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with the Utilities department (i.e., air compressors,
pumps, air handler filters, cooler equipment, air handlers, steam system).
11. Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair and reassemble all equipment associated with the Utilities department.
12. Ammonia, HVAC and all refrigeration controls.
13. Utilities stockroom.
14. Exhaust fans (building).
15. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
16. Position may include quality checks, including but not limited to, GMP, HACCP, and temp chart calibrations.
17. Know, understand, and comply with Kraft Food’s Environmental Policy.
18. Reduce Kraft’s Environmental footprint.
Safety Responsibility
Responsible for wearing proper PPE, compliance of safety training, policy & procedures and report any unsafe
safety conditions to a Supervisor/Management.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Steam Boiler operation and refrigeration background required. Minimum of four years experience. Plus the
following:
1. License in Freon refrigeration repair
2. Freon refrigeration license on all window units, cabinet coolers, water fountains, refrigerators, all main plant
freon refrigeration units.
3. Steam boiler operation and maintenance
4. Must understand and have basic knowledge of the refrigeration and air conditioning cycle.
5. Operation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, including screw, vane and
reciprocating
6. Operation and maintenance of evaporative condenser system
7. Knowledge in procedures for water treatment systems associated with boiler feed water, cooling towers and
condensers
8. Operation and maintenance of compressed air equipment including reciprocating, screw and centrifugal
9. Thorough knowledge of boiler control instrumentation devices including pressure gauges and transmitting
devices, flow meters, temperature gauges and transmitters, combustion control, feedwater control and safety
devices.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cooling towers, all HVAC equipment, all Freon
systems, lift trucks, manlifts.
RESPONSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Employee is responsible for assuring equipment is in a safe operable condition and must operate the equipment in
a safe manner.
VALUE OF MATERIAL:
$500.00 or greater.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Maximum lifting permissible by OSHA.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
High heat, extreme cold, outside building all seasons, inside building, working in confined spaces, restricted areas, may have need to wear respirator or SCBA equipment, working in environment where anhydrous ammonia fumes may be present.
RESPONSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Employee is responsible for assuring equipment is in a safe operable condition and must operate the equipment in a safe manner.
VALUE OF MATERIAL:
$500.00 or greater.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :
Maximum lifting permissible by OSHA.
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)
Champaign 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com .