Production Operator – Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group

Production Operator efficiently operating machinery on product line in Sweeteners for Heartland Food Products Group. Ensuring quality control and maintaining safety guidelines at the Indianapolis plant.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in machine operation, product inspection, and adherence to safety and food manufacturing regulations. Capable of effective communication and teamwork while maintaining accurate documentation and problem-solving skills.

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Machine OperationProduct InspectionFood Safety RegulationsTeam LeadershipBilingual in English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Product MeasurementMinor Electrical RepairsMechanical AdjustmentsDocumentation AccuracySOP Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power Assisted EquipmentMeasuring Instruments

Industry Keywords

Safe Quality Foods (SQF)Hazard Analysis Critical Control PointsFood Manufacturing Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promotes safety and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times.
Inspects products for defects, and measure products to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines, within tolerances, as necessary.
Reads job orders to determine product specifications to plan operational sequences.
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.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
Must have good job performance and attendance records
Prior team lead experience is preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
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 seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
Must possess visual acuity to document company records.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package