Heartland Food Products Group

Technician

• Promote and practice safety in accordance with all safety guidelines
• Lead efforts to improve productivity
• Use hand and power tools, precision measuring and alignment instruments, and electrical/electronic test equipment
• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on facility and utility equipment
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and improve efficiency
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs
• Maintain utility systems including compressors, boilers, chillers, and water systems
• Work with HVAC operations and controls
• Maintain mechanical power transfer systems including gear reducers, chain/belt drives, direct drives, bearings, shafts, and couplings
• Work with 480-volt three-phase power distribution, including transformers, motor control centers, and power panels
• Work with 120- and 24-volt discrete control and 4–20mA analog control systems
• Work with pneumatic control valve actuators and solenoid devices
• Document work performed, hours, parts, and follow-up work in maintenance work orders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Facilities Maintenance Technician – 2nd shift

Director

• Lead Heartland’s Training and Development Center for operations and the distribution center
• Oversee New Employee Orientation, annual compliance training, certifications, professional development, and equipment/process-specific training materials and SOPs
• Develop and deploy a new technical training program for manufacturing operations
• Partner with leadership across departments to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each role
• Design and lead a multifaceted training and development program focused on technical skills and execution in operations
• Ensure training materials reflect current operating processes and procedures, including operator and skilled-trades training and certifications
• Set the strategic vision for the technical training area
• Establish a GMP-compliant training area and install equipment in compliance with plant food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Select training methods appropriate to the purpose and audience, including online, video-enhanced, virtual reality, role playing, mentoring, on-the-job training, and professional development classes
• Market and promote training opportunities and communicate career-path benefits
• Conduct organization-wide needs assessments to identify skills and knowledge gaps
• Assist in developing job descriptions and career paths for hourly and technical professional positions
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulatory processes for technical and procedural education delivery and materials
• Report to the VP of Operations, Quality and Supply Chain, with dotted-line reporting to the Senior Director of Operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Director of Training Development

Operator

• Operate machinery on the Sweeteners product line, including Clouds or Ropaks
• Maintain documentation with a high degree of accuracy and quality
• Promote safety and follow all safety guidelines
• Inspect products for defects and measure products to determine machine-operation accuracy
• Observe machine operation, detect defects or malfunctions, and adjust machines within tolerances
• Read job orders to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences
• Position, load, and secure production stock manually or with power-assisted equipment
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and machine adjustments; notify supervisors or maintenance when major service is required
• Start up and shut down manufacturing equipment according to SOPs
• Complete permanent company and customer records neatly and accurately
• Follow food safety and food security guidelines, including SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP
• Comply with food manufacturing and safety regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other employees
• Perform other assigned duties

Production Operator – Sweeteners, 2nd and 3rd Shift

• Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in food-product manufacturing
• Provide direction, training and assistance to other operators
• Ensure safety, quality, production and cost KPIs are achieved
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned machine
• Troubleshoot and improve machine operation throughout the day to meet efficiency targets
• Promote safety and comply with food manufacturing and safety regulations
• Follow Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points guidelines
• Record production and test data for each food-product batch, including ingredients, temperature, test results and cycle time
• Follow recipes to produce products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color
• Set up, operate and tend cooking, mixing, blending and processing equipment according to formulas or recipes
• Mix or blend ingredients using paddle or ribbon blenders or heated mixing vats
• Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas
• Document batch data accurately and legibly
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; assist with adjustments and changeovers
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance according to manufacturing schedules and requirements
• Develop and apply problem-solving methods to improve equipment and optimize production
• Maintain accurate permanent records for the company and its customers
• Start up, shut down and complete product changeovers following SOPs
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Apply Environmental, Health and Safety standards in the department
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other assigned duties

Blending Operator – Dry Blending, 1st and 2nd Shift

Operations

• Follow and utilize occupational and food safety regulations, security guidelines, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
• Complete internship assignments independently with guidance, training, and direction from EHS management
• Collaborate across departments to complete assignments
• Assist with development, implementation, and review of EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Assist with safety hazard identification, inspections, and audits
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; track and follow up on corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and training teams to promote a safety-first culture
• Support safety training initiatives by developing toolbox talks and safety alert materials
• Assist engineers with safety components in capital projects, equipment upgrades, modifications, and preventive maintenance programs
• Support hazard assessments including JHAs, risk assessments, ergonomics evaluations, and machine guarding reviews
• Perform other assigned duties

Safety and Process Improvement Intern

• Maintain equipment proactively in a manufacturing environment
• Perform scheduled preventative and condition-based maintenance to OEM standards
• Review and improve preventive maintenance systems to reduce performance losses and increase equipment reliability
• Analyze line performance data and provide line improvement support
• Understand the theory of operation for equipment within the area of responsibility
• Provide input to Centerline standards based on expertise and observations
• Document work order information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System according to best practices
• Participate in root cause analyses
• Participate in plant initiatives and improvement teams
• Support technical training for operators and training enabling basic maintenance tasks
• Recommend spare-part stocking levels
• Serve as a role model for a positive culture and established company values
• Perform other assigned duties

Maintenance Technician – Dry Sweeteners

• Maintain equipment proactively and perform scheduled preventive maintenance to OEM standards
• Review and improve preventive-maintenance systems to reduce performance losses and increase equipment reliability
• Analyze line performance data and provide line-improvement support
• Understand the theory of operation for equipment within the area of responsibility
• Provide input to Centerline standards based on expertise and observations
• Document work-order information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System according to best practices
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Participate in plant initiatives and improvement teams
• Support technical training for operators and training enabling basic maintenance tasks
• Recommend spare-part stocking levels
• Serve as a role model for positive culture and established values
• Perform other assigned duties

Engineer

• Use technical expertise and attention to detail to complete assignments
• Work closely with the RAM Team Engineer on projects, prototypes, and fabrication and installation of equipment and infrastructure for production facilities
• Create drawings and designs using CAD
• Assist the RAM Engineer and Project Managers with leading projects
• Run manual and CNC machines, including mills, plasma cutters, laser engravers, lathes, and lifts
• Set up machines and inspect components while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality workmanship
• Lead fabrication projects supporting equipment repairs and new projects
• Help lead installation of industrial equipment
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for work preparation
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of equipment throughout the plant
• Maintain professional standards of quality and craftsmanship
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and ensure machine tools are properly maintained and in good working condition
• Perform other assigned duties and projects

Associate Engineer

Quality Specialist

• Promote a safety-focused workplace by enforcing safety policies, modeling safe behaviors, and educating team members
• Evaluate production processes and documentation, escalating concerns to production management
• Manage, investigate, and resolve non-conforming materials
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues involving non-conforming purchased materials
• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for food safety and quality concerns
• Gather and communicate quality performance metrics
• Participate in internal audit activities
• Track consumer and customer complaints, establish KPIs, and drive complaint-reduction initiatives with the Plant Manager
• Support development and upkeep of internal specifications
• Create and maintain finished product labeling
• Help develop and deliver quality training programs
• Assist in maintaining compliance with SQF food safety standards
• Contribute to Food Safety Plan reviews and implementation of Quality Manufacturing Systems
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, forms, and checklists
• Identify continuous quality improvement opportunities and support implementation of new processes, policies, or programs
• Lead supplier-related investigations through resolution
• Provide support outside regular working hours when needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Facilities Maintenance Technician – 2nd shift

Director of Training Development

Production Operator – Sweeteners, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Blending Operator – Dry Blending, 1st and 2nd Shift

Safety and Process Improvement Intern

Maintenance Technician – Dry Sweeteners

Maintenance Technician – Dry Sweeteners

Associate Engineer

Quality Specialist – Dry Sweeteners