Kraft Heinz Company · New Ulm, MN

8 Line Operator - Velveeta Sanitation

New Ulm, MN, USFull-timeOperations

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted November 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

The Sanitation Line Operator job is complex and detailed the responsibility of coordinating and communicating the workflow of the department sanitation belongs to this employee. Must have a complete understanding of all machinery and products, all procedures concerning production, sanitation, quality and maintenance. This employee must have good written and oral skills. Must be a team leader and be able to think and react quickly.

Computer skills are necessary for this position- the person must be able to use the computer or be willing to be trained. The Line Operator works with minimal direct supervision and spends considerable time coordinating the work of others. Must also be able to operate from complex/brief written or verbal instructions. The daily operation is highly varied involves skills and judgment which can be achieved only after years of exposure to the job.

Must possess the skill and knowledge to dismantle, clean, sanitize and reassemble all equipment in the department. Possess the ability for the department's maintenance functions.

Sanitation

Prepare Regular Slice for start-up with awareness to the link between a good sanitation shift and start-up without downtime. Assist employees who are struggling with the completion of their job. Working with machinery and chemicals is moderate, controllable and at times hazardous. This person is responsible to lead employees on diversified tasks during Friday Sanitation and full time employees daily during the week. Sanitation employees are required to work Friday sanitation shifts.

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  • Clean the Roll Hart Wrappers Product pumps and pipes Natecs PFM Wrappers Oil System Triple Tube and Barrel system CIP Units Brenton OEE System COP tanks
  • Must be able to coordinate workflow for all daily and weekly cleanups within the departments.

Must be familiar with and able to train all aspects of Sanitation.

Quality

Sanitation aspects of quality of all products produced in our plant as it goes through Regular Slice department. Working with other departments to help solve quality problems. Understanding of quality bacteria counts reports and monitor cleaning of equipment. Monitor H.O. ticket control system. Must be a GMP leader.

Maintenance

  • Oversee department maintenance including but not limited too: Repair water guns
  • Repair water and air hoses
  • Repair squeegees Gasket replacement Equipment lubrication
  • Report and order any damaged or worn machine parts Daily and weekly oiling and greasing Equipment Operated: The Sanitation Line Operator has to operate and have thorough understanding to be able to train employees on every single piece of equipment within the department.

An error in judgment may be a very substantial inconvenience, delay or cost and may not be readily detectable.

Other

Check employee schedule for “call ins” during the week and on Friday Sanitation shift. Direct the flow of work by the proper delegation of help so as to complete work in a timely manner, monitoring labor usage. Moderate - Will sometimes have to lift over 100 lbs.

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