Weigh-Up Operator: Precision Material Handling

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is hiring a Weigh-Up Operator at our Indianapolis, IN facility to weigh, label, and stage raw materials for production, ensuring accurate traceability and compliance with safety standards.

The role supports material availability and inventory accuracy while adhering to GMP, SQF, and HACCP protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site responsibilities include operating scales, RF scanners, and material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, weighing, and tracking materials.
• Experience in warehouse, production, or food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse scanning tools or WMS systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment and follow set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety and conducts themselves in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times.
• Accurately weighs and stages raw materials for production based on batch card instructions.
• Verifies materials match specifications (SKU, lot number, description, and quantity).
• Clearly labels all materials with required information to ensure traceability.
• Performs system transactions including bin transfers, and material returns.
• Follows proper handling procedures for partial containers and return-to-inventory materials.
• Maintains clean, organized weigh-up stations and designated rack locations using 5S principles.
• Follows all allergen handling, GMP, SQF, and HACCP protocols without deviation.
• Communicates material discrepancies or damaged items to the Warehouse Supervisor promptly.
• Operates floor and bench scales, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other tools as required.
• Participates in internal audits, walkthroughs, and ongoing room improvement efforts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Adaptability

Procedures adherence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

WMS systems

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group is hiring a Weigh-Up Operator at our Indianapolis, IN facility to weigh, label, and stage raw materials for production, ensuring accurate traceability and compliance with safety standards.

The role supports material availability and inventory accuracy while adhering to GMP, SQF, and HACCP protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site responsibilities include operating scales, RF scanners, and material handling equipment.