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Packer - 1st Shift

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Promote and adhere to all safety rules and signage; follow all Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Examine all finished product to ensure packing specifications are met and apply date codes
  • Seal finished cartons and place on pallet as defined by Manufacturing Specification
  • Accurately count and record products and materials

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Quality Control
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

About the company

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Heartland Food Products Group

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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 details

Company typeLarge
IndustryFood & Beverage Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 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 Distribution Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Scope:

The Packer works with the finished product and ensures that all finished product conforms to the highest quality standard, is packaged per the manufacturing specification, and is palletized in the proper manner.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

  • Promotes and adheres to all safety rules and signage; follows all Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Picks finished product from the line and places into display tray packages, or cartons.
  • Examine all finished product to ensure that packing specifications are met, date code is applied, and no leaking product is coming from the finished package.
  • Communicate with management team regarding any finished good quality issues or concerns that arise on the line
  • Construct/assemble display items or trays by folding or erecting cardboard to meet specifications
  • Accurately count and record products and materials. 
  • Seal finished cartons and place on pallet as defined by Manufacturing Specification using equipment.
  • Transport completed pallets to staging area using pallets jacks. 
  • Assist in changeovers and utilizing work stoppages by cleaning work area using cleaning solutions.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Must be willing to learn and have attention to detail
  • Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
  • Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing 

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 be able to work extended hours while standing
  • Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
  • Lifting up to 40 pounds

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