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.

Scope:

The Production Operator is capable of efficiently operating machinery in the Aseptic department 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.
• Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines, within tolerances, as necessary.
• 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.
• Cross training to perform work in other Displays areas as needed
• 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

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