Sanitation Operator - Liquids

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Sanitation Operator to sanitize production machinery and facilities, ensuring compliance with GMPs and safety procedures.

You will operate and maintain cleaning equipment, document sanitation activities, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and GMPs including HACCP.
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods and equipment used.
• Record-keeping of sanitation activities.
• Ability to diagnose problems and take corrective action.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
• Understand MSDS sheets and chemical labels.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and reliability.
• English reading/writing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed sanitization of production machinery and the facility.
• Oversee proper machinery breakdown, wash, sanitize, and assembly.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of floor scrubber, steam cleaner, and sanitation supplies.
• Comply with OSHA and Heartland Sweetener QC safety procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

GMPs

HACCP

OSHA safety

Independent initiative

English proficiency

Tools

Sanitation equipment

MSDS compliance

Job description

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Indianapolis, IN, US

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader inthe 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!

Scope:

The Sanitation Operator will perform and oversee a variety of facility and equipment sanitizations. Work requires independent initiative, knowledge of good manufacturing practices, and experience in working with cleaning chemicals. They will establish proficiency in one of the four production departments with cleaning skills in accordance with daily MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) and display proficiencies relating to Standard Operating Procedures in assigned department. They will ensure that safety, quality, production and cost KPI’s are achieved.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed sanitization of production machinery and the facility
• Oversee proper machinery break down, wash, sanitize, and machinery put together
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of floor scrubber, steam cleaner, and sanitation supplies
• Performs according to OSHA and Heartland Sweetener Quality Control program safety procedures
• Performs related duties as required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and food security guidelines including good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions
• Thorough knowledge of the cleaning and sanitation methods and equipment used
• Keep and maintain various records
• Ability to diagnose problems, plan and organize appropriate corrective action
• Ability to exercise independent initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees
• Ability to understand and follow MSDS sheets and chemical labels
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Must have good job performance and attendance records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks

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 possess visual acuity to document company records