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Utilities Technician 2nd Shift Refrigeration

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Champaign, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Compensation Overview:

The starting hourly wage for this role is $37.69

Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift

Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule:

Flexible scheduling 8-hour workday 5-6 days a week with possible overtime.

2nd Shift (3pm-11pm): Tuesday-Saturday

Employees must have weekend availability.

Employees may work weekends and holidays.

Job Overview:

Utilities Operators are responsible for the safe operation and routine maintenance of the plants utility systems that support continuous production. Will be working with steam boilers ammonia refrigeration equipment air compressors cooling towers all HVAC equipment and Freon systems.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Operate boilers ammonia refrigeration system and compressed air system.

The safe and efficient operation of boilers air conditioning compressors condensers and all other equipment associated with the Utilities department.

Perform the duties of the Utilities department consistent with plant policy and standards with respect to product quality GMPs and safety.

Monitor fire alarm panel coordinate response team.

Ammonia evacuation.

Operate and maintain chilled water system.

Monitor chemical treatment for cooling towers and boiler water.

Preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with the Utilities department (i.e. air compressors pumps air handler filters cooler equipment air handlers steam system).

Disassemble clean inspect repair and reassemble all equipment associated with the Utilities department.

Ammonia HVAC and all refrigeration controls.

Utilities stockroom.

Exhaust fans (building).

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position may include quality checks including but not limited to GMP HACCP and temp chart calibrations.

Know understand and comply with Kraft Foods Environmental Policy.

Reduce Krafts Environmental footprint.

Qualifications:

Steam Boiler operation and refrigeration background a plus. Minimum of four years experience.

Must understand and have basic knowledge of the refrigeration and air conditioning cycle.

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.
License in Freon refrigeration repair a plus
Ability to gain freon refrigeration license for use on all window units cabinet coolers water fountains and all main plant freon refrigeration units.

Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview: The Champaign IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America.

Established in 1963

Home to 1000 employees 3 8-hour shifts 3 core departments

Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese Miracle Whip Kraft salad dressings and A-1 steak sauce.

Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign IL community!

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife 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 .


Required Experience:

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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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