Production Operator - Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Production Operator for its Sweeteners line. This on-site role supports Clouds or Ropaks equipment and requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will operate machinery, inspect products, read job orders, load materials, and maintain accurate documentation while following SOPs and SQF/HACCP guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong English skills, and the ability to work well in a team;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand oral and written English instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Prior lead experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line equipment for Sweeteners (Clouds or Ropaks) with accurate documentation.
• Inspect products, measure and adjust machines to keep within tolerances.
• Read job orders to plan production sequences.
• Load, secure and move stock materials as required.
• Perform minor repairs and report major issues to maintenance.
• Start up and shut down equipment following SOPs.
• Maintain neat, permanent records for the company and customers.
• Follow SQF food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Demonstrate problem solving and teamwork.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and cooperate with coworkers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Operator - Sweeteners

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. 2nd shift hours: 2pm-10:30pm Mon-Fri. 3rd shift hours: 10pm-6:30am Sun-Thurs.

Scope:

The Production Operator is capable of efficiently operating machinery on product line in Sweeteners equates to either Clouds or Ropaks 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.
• Inspects products for defects, and measure products to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
• Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines, within tolerances, as necessary.
• Reads job orders to determine product specifications to plan operational sequences.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

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 have good job performance and attendance records
• Prior team lead experience is preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

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 seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds

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