Blending Operator – Dry Blending, 2nd Shift

Heartland Food Products Group

. Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in food manufacturing .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining food manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, data analysis, and fostering a positive team environment to achieve production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Manufacturing Equipment OperationHACCP Guidelines ComplianceData Analysis and Decision MakingTeam Collaboration and CommunicationPreventive Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical ExperienceBatch Data DocumentationRecipe FollowingEquipment TroubleshootingProduction KPI AchievementRoutine MaintenanceSafety Regulation ComplianceIngredient MixingChangeover ProceduresQuality Control

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsProactive AttitudePositive Culture SupportTeam Environment EngagementHigh Sense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

Paddle BlendersRibbon BlendersHeated Mixing VatsComputer Systems

Industry Keywords

SQF Good Manufacturing PracticesEnvironmental Health and Safety StandardsFood Safety RegulationsManufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in food manufacturing
Provide direction, training, and assistance to other operators as a functional expert
Ensure safety, quality, production, and cost KPIs are achieved
Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned machine
Troubleshoot equipment and improve operation throughout the day to meet efficiency targets
Promote safety and comply with food manufacturing and safety regulations
Follow SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP guidelines
Record production and test data for each food product batch
Follow recipes to produce products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color
Mix or blend ingredients using paddle or ribbon blenders and 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 in alignment with manufacturing schedules
Develop equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize safety, quality, cost, and service
Maintain permanent company and customer records accurately
Start up, shut down, and complete product changeovers following SOPs
Repair or replace defective parts
Maintain awareness of Environmental, Health and Safety standards
Follow department work instructions
Keep the work area clean and organized
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma, GED or equivariant
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
Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives
Proactive individual who takes responsibility for equipment, line, coworkers and continuous improvement of the operation
Ability to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability are expected
Able to work with computers, including navigating systems, recording information, and finding information to perform the job
Very high sense of urgency
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Good job performance and attendance records
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
Ability to physically perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and occasional weekends
Visual acuity to document company records
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds