Blending Operator – 3rd Shift

Heartland Food Products Group

Blending Operator responsible for setting up and operating equipment that mixes ingredients in food manufacturing. Ensuring safety and quality KPIs are achieved at the Indianapolis plant.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in data analysis and effective communication within a team-oriented environment to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical ExperienceData AnalysisEquipment TroubleshootingFood ProductionCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Equipment OperationData RecordingProduction OptimizationRecipe FollowingQuality Control

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationPositive AttitudePersonal AccountabilityEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing EquipmentComputer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingKPI AchievementContinuous ImprovementFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.
Ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost KPIs are achieved.
Be a primary point of contact for assigned machine and troubleshoot improvements.
Record production and test data for each food product batch.
Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance for adjustments as needed.
Develop problem-solving skills to optimize production with a positive contribution to key plant indicators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
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.
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)
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Good job performance and attendance records
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Complies with all food manufacturing and safety regulations.
Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices.
Conducts safety promotion among the team by following safety guidelines consistently.