Operation Technician

U001 Kraft Heinz Food Company Company

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Columbia, MO Until 9/15/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Operations Technician at a glance

  • Starting pay range $22.80 - $23.80 per hour.

  • Located at Columbia, MO plant - Home of the Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs

Work Schedule:

(8:00am – 8:00pm) or (8:00pm – 8:00am)

What's on the menu?

  • Processing and handling of raw meat including beef, pork and poultry.

  • Follow directives to ensure quality product while maintaining safety standards.

  • Troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

  • Daily sanitation work and cleaning

  • Processing of supervised documentation

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

  • At least 18-years of age

  • 1-year of continuous prior employment

  • Able to stand for entire 12-hour shift.

  • Able to work in cold/wet environment.

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. bend, carry, push, and pull.

  • Ability to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

  • Must have a valid State-issued photo ID.

  • Must have reliable transportation for any possible shift.

  • Anyone hired for this position will be required to remove all jewelry, gauges, facial piercings, fake nails, fake eyelashes, and nail polish (even clear) before starting employment. This is to ensure the safety of our workforce and our products.

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

#INDMFGH

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)

Columbia 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.

About this role

Summary

Operate equipment, ensure safety, troubleshoot, perform sanitation, manage documentation.

Job title

Operation Technician

Experience level

1+ year

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food

Location requirements

On-site in Columbia, MO, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$52k–$59k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ability to stand for long periodslift up to 50 lbswork in cold environmentreliabilityvalid ID

Preferred skills

teamworkattention to detail

Specializations

processingsafetytroubleshootingsanitationdocumentation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbia, MO, USA

On-site City