Blending Operator - Dry Blending (2nd shift)

Heartland Food Products Group•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Food Products Group is a global consumer packaged goods company that produces low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers, and liquid water enhancers. The Blending Operator works on-site at the Indianapolis Manufacturing Plant, setting up and operating equipment used to mix or blend ingredients for food products. The operator serves as a functional expert and primary point of contact for an assigned machine, providing direction, training, and assistance to other operators. The role is responsible for achieving safety, quality, production, and cost KPIs. It involves troubleshooting and improving equipment operation, meeting efficiency targets, following recipes and standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate batch records, and performing routine and preventive maintenance. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
One year of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
Good communication skills with operators, mechanics, and other resources.
Ability to analyze data and make decisions or recommendations based on analysis.
Ability and willingness to support a positive culture and follow established values.
Ability to work across parts of the operation to support facility goals and objectives.
Proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility for equipment, the production line, coworkers, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in a team environment that expects honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability.
Ability to use computers to navigate systems, record information, and find information needed to perform the job.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Good job performance and attendance records.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and occasional weekends.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual acuity sufficient to document company records.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Promote workplace safety and comply with safety guidelines, food manufacturing regulations, and food safety and security practices, including SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP.
Record production and test data for each product batch, including ingredients, temperatures, test results, and cycle times.
Follow recipes and formulas to produce food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes food ingredients.
Mix or blend ingredients using paddle or ribbon blenders or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
Clean and sterilize blenders and food-processing areas.
Maintain accurate and legible batch documentation and complete permanent company and customer records neatly and accurately.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, assist with adjustments and changeovers, and perform routine and preventive maintenance according to manufacturing schedules and requirements.
Identify and implement equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production and contribute to safety, quality, cost, and service indicators.
Start up and shut down equipment and complete product changeovers in accordance with SOPs.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Follow department work instructions and know where to locate them.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Provide direction, training, and assistance to other operators.
Maintain a professional and helpful attitude with coworkers, supervisors, and departmental personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.