3rd-Shift Sanitation Technician - Food Plant

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a Sanitation Operator for the Sweeteners division in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on detailed sanitation of production machinery and facility, following MSS and SOPs to meet safety, quality, and cost KPIs.

3rd shift hours are Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am. Responsibilities include overseeing break down and reassembly of machinery, proper use of cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and food security guidelines incl. GMPs/ HACCP
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and their use
• Experience with cleaning methods and equipment used in manufacturing
• Computer literate and able to maintain records
• Ability to diagnose problems and plan corrective actions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Ability to work well with coworkers and follow MSDS/Chem Label instructions
• Must understand and follow English oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate high sense of urgency
• Must have good attendance and performance records

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed sanitization of production machinery and the facility
• Oversee proper machinery breakdown, wash, sanitize, and reassembly
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of floor scrubber and steam cleaner
• Adhere to OSHA and Heartland Sweetener Quality Control safety procedures
• Maintain proper PPE usage
• Perform related duties as required
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Cleaning solutions knowledge

Cleaning methods & equipment

Computer literacy

Record keeping

Diagnose problems

Independent initiative

MSDS & chemical labels

English comprehension

Attendance & punctuality

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a Sanitation Operator for the Sweeteners division in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on detailed sanitation of production machinery and facility, following MSS and SOPs to meet safety, quality, and cost KPIs.

3rd shift hours are Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am. Responsibilities include overseeing break down and reassembly of machinery, proper use of cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety programs.