Sanitation Operator - Sweeteners (Multi-Serve 3rd shift)

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a Sanitation Operator - Sweeteners for the 3rd shift. You will perform sanitation of production machinery and facilities, follow MSS, and maintain safety and quality KPIs.

The role requires knowledge of GMPs, cleaning chemicals, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with departments. This on-site position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global CPG company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices.
• Familiar with cleaning chemicals and proper handling.
• Experience with sanitation methods and equipment used.
• Ability to maintain records and documentation.
• Understanding MSDS sheets and chemical labels.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Cleaning solutions knowledge

Sanitation methods & equipment

Record keeping

MSDS / chemical safety

English communication

Tools

Floor scrubber

Steam cleaner

Job description

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Sanitation Operator - Sweeteners (Multi-Serve 3rd shift)

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. 3rd shift hours are Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am.

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
• Maintain proper PPE usage
• 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
• Computer literate
• 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
• Lifting up to 40 pounds

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