Material Handler — Fast-Paced Plant Operations

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Material Handler to locate materials, feed production lines, and resupply equipment in a busy manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, moving items with hand tools, recording production data, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. English literacy, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. On-site, with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to learn and have attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing.
• Must have good job performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Push dual control buttons and move controls in order to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
• Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
• Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
• Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Attendance

Standing for long periods

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Material Handler to locate materials, feed production lines, and resupply equipment in a busy manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, moving items with hand tools, recording production data, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. English literacy, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. On-site, with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.