Production Operator - Liquids

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is hiring a Production Operator for our Indianapolis, IN facility. This on-site role supports aseptic production, operates machinery, and ensures accurate documentation. You will work with safety guidelines and SQF/HACCP standards to deliver quality products.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic English comprehension, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Expect regular hours with overtime potential and a focus on reliability.

Qualifications

• Must understand oral and written English instructions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety and follows all safety guidelines at all times.
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and adjusts accordingly.
• Loads and secures stock material for production using manual or assisted equipment.
• Makes minor electrical and mechanical adjustments; informs supervisor for major service.
• Starts up and shuts down manufacturing equipment per SOPs.
• Maintains permanent records with neatness and accuracy.
• Follows Safe Quality Foods and HACCP guidelines.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving and initiative.
• Complies with all food safety regulations.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with coworkers.
• Cross-trains to support other Displays areas as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Indianapolis, IN, US

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low‑calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Production Operator is capable of efficiently operating machinery in the Aseptic department and maintains documentation with a high degree of accuracy and quality.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Promotes safety and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times.
• Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines, within tolerances, as necessary.
• Positions, loads, and secures stock material required for production, manually or by using power assisted equipment.
• Makes minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisor/ maintenance when major service is required.
• Starts up and shuts down manufacturing equipment following SOPs.
• Maintains and completes documentation of permanent records for the company and its customers with a high degree of neatness and accuracy.
• Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Demonstrates essential problem‑solving methods and initiative.
• Complies with all food manufacturing and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees.
• Cross training to perform work in other Displays areas as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be willing to learn and have attention to detail
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must be able to work extended hours while standing
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center