Production Operator - Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Food Products Group is hiring an on-site Production Operator at its manufacturing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The operator efficiently runs machinery on a Sweeteners product line—Clouds or Ropaks—and maintains accurate, high-quality documentation. The role follows safety, food safety, and food security requirements and includes inspecting products, monitoring machine performance, loading materials, making minor machine repairs and adjustments, and following standard operating procedures. Available shifts are 2nd shift, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, and 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Sunday–Thursday. The position may involve extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to work well in a team environment and strong communication skills.
Good job performance and attendance records.
Ability to perform the physical functions listed for the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior team lead experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Promote safety and follow all safety guidelines.
Inspect products for defects and measure them to verify machine operation using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
Observe machinery for product defects or malfunctions and adjust machines within tolerances as necessary.
Read job orders to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
Position, load, and secure production materials manually or with power-assisted equipment.
Make minor electrical and mechanical machine repairs and adjustments; notify a supervisor or maintenance when major service is required.
Start up and shut down manufacturing equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Maintain and complete company and customer permanent records neatly and accurately.
Follow food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
Use problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative.
Comply with food manufacturing and safety regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.