Security Guard (Part Time)

New Ulm Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Additional perks: Pet Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- access to shop at the Company Store.
• Security Guard positions begin at $19.35 per hour.
• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant.

Work Schedule:

Must be available for working on all or any shifts- 365 days a year- including weekends and Holidays.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955. Current products include Velveeta- Velveeta Mini-Block- Kraft Deli-Deluxe- and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.
• 400 Hourly Employees.
• 23 Salaried Employees.
• Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.
• Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service.
• There is over 5-000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant!

Community Overview:

Welcome to our New Ulm Community!

Job Overview:

The Security Guard’s primary function is to monitor incoming and outgoing traffic at the facility. This includes all pedestrian- automotive and truck traffic twenty-four hours a day- seven days a week including Holidays. Their work instructions are given by means of either brief verbal or simple written instructions. The Security Guards are responsible for assuring the quality of their own work and therefore- work without close supervision. The Security Guards are the first to interact with drivers- visitors- customers- and others – and therefore need to exhibit strong interpersonal skills. Multi-tasking is a key success factor in this position due to the many activities taking place simultaneously.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Authorizes- registers- and directs all incoming and outgoing truck traffic; coordinates activity with Shipping and Receiving Personnel.
• Screens and registers all visitor traffic; contacts appropriate plant personnel accordingly and accepts and forwards literature left at gate.
• Accepts and records all package passes; inspects an employee’s personal belongings- if necessary.
• Take incoming calls on the main telephone system
• Telephones employees when necessary
• Seals trucks and records seal numbers.
• Manage mail deliveries to/from plant
• Receive deliveries from courier companies
• Provides information to employees and visitors; via phone and in person
• Fill out schedule for following day’s Raw Materials & Receiving
• Responsible for the general housekeeping responsibilities of their work area; clean entire guardhouse on a weekly basis.
• Turns plant lights off and on during weekend hours for energy conservation purposes.
• Secures and inspects all outside gates during weekend hours.
• Conducts an hourly plant inspection during weekend hours using a key sentry system; makes contact with Boiler Operator during round. Checks for fire- leaks- hazards- etc.
• Alerts the plant of threatening weather conditions.
• Submits a guard report on a weekly basis
• Ensure guards are replaced when not available (due to sickness- funeral- etc.)
• Oversees plant parking facilities; directs traffic periodically; reports any parking/driving violations; keeps fire lane open.
• Delivers lab plates to cooler over weekends.
• Empty humidifiers in Lab & Distribution
• Help handle emergencies through combinations – alert ERT
• Monitor weather conditions – alert plan (via alarms) when necessary
• Monitor gate access and assist employees/visitors/drivers when necessary
• Manage scheduling of guards with the input/cooperation of all guards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED prefered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Alarm and Security systems.
• Seeking individuals who work well with teams- are goal oriented- and enjoy satisfaction in performing a job well done.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently- with or without reasonable accommodations.