Job Description

Job Purpose

The General Seed Operator-Seasonal (IIIAA) will assist in all aspects of commercial Heinz hybrid tomato seed operations.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

5 CA Sick Days Starting Pay $26.59/hour

Work Schedule:

This role requires a normal work schedule of M-F, first shift, with overtime during peak season. Peak Season: October-February Potential weekends, on Saturday.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The ability to maintain good housekeeping standards within the operations area. The ability to safely perform seed sanitization. This includes: Treating tomato seed Working with caustic solution Using a forklift and overhead crane The ability to safely run, clean, and maintain a variety of seed cleaning and drying machines. Machinery used: Seed Dryers Seed cleaning mills and sizers Air Columns Single unit baggers and scales Moves seed sacks and pallets to proper inventory location of seed storage vaults and to packaging area for orders. Sorts and organizes seed shipments on arrival. Ensures all products manufactured complies with the quality standards and SOPs applicable to this specific operation function.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Safely operate a forklift, electric and/or manual pallet jack. Ability to process orders or work on tasks assigned to oneself with minimal supervision and minimal errors. High attention to detail and ability to clearly record numbers & data: Work records and machinery logs. Lot numbers and tag information Inventory and/or order quantities Comfortable working in small spaces (seed dryers) that require cleaning with compressed air. The ability to work from heights of 20 feet, on a platform, or safety ladder. Must wear all required PPE for tasks and comply with LOTO policy.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment.  

Physical demands include but not limited to

Occasional keyboard or text input, repetitive motion, transporting of heavy objects, pushing/pulling, scaling heights, and lifting of heavy objects.

Frequent upright stance and traversal of workplace.

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)

Stockton Factory

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.