Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

77 - 77K yearly

English, Spanish

Hard Skills

Building Inspections Production Engineering Residential Electrical Work Mechanical Inspection Food Law Measurement Technique Material Handling Executive Control Language Risk Awareness

Other Skills

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Record Keeping
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Computer Literacy
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented
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Reliability
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Social Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Ability to work well in a team environment with strong communication skills
Prior team lead experience is preferred

Requirements:

Promotes safety and conducts oneself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times
Inspects products for defects and measures products to determine accuracy of machine operation using rules, templates or other measuring instruments
Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions and makes adjustments within tolerances as necessary
Reads job orders to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences

Heartland Food Products Group

About Heartland Food Products Group

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. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.

Company type: Large

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

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 shift; 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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