Filler Technician - 2nd Shift

Heartland FPG•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivariant; and enrolled in an Associate’s Degree in an Industrial Maintenance, Technology or Automation and Robotics fields.
1 year of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics and resources.
Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.
Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive culture and follow established values.
Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives
Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation.
Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job)
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.

Responsibilities

Promotes safety amongst team and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times; Complies with all food manufacturing and safety regulations
Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance to operations for adjustments and changeovers as needed
Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance work in alignment with manufacturing schedules and requirements
Develop problem-solving skills to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators of safety, quality, cost, and service
Must be able to read a PNID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram)
Must know how to CIP/SIP machine
A strong commitment to improving line performance; proactive maintenance to minimize line down time
Maintains professional, helpful attitude in dealings with co-workers, supervisors, and their departmental personnel at all times
Starts up, shuts down, and completes product change overs on all manufacturing equipment following SOPs
Repairs or replaces defective parts
Has general awareness and knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety standards and how they affect the department
Trained on department work instructions and easily identifies location of work instructions in department
Maintains and completes documentation of permanent records for the company and its customers with a high degree of neatness and accuracy.
Demonstrates essential problem-solving methods and initiative.
Keeps work area clean and organized
All other duties as assigned