Production Operator – Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group

. Efficiently operate machinery on the Sweeteners product line, including Clouds or Ropaks .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating machinery on the Sweeteners product line while adhering to safety and food manufacturing regulations. Capable of maintaining accurate production documentation and fostering effective teamwork and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Machinery OperationProduction DocumentationFood Safety ComplianceTeam LeadershipBilingual in English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Machine OperationMinor Electrical RepairsMechanical AdjustmentsProduct InspectionSOP ComplianceFood Security GuidelinesHACCPSQF Good Manufacturing PracticesProduction Material HandlingVisual Acuity

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamworkEffective Working RelationshipsGood Job PerformanceAttendance Reliability

Tools & Technologies

Power-Assisted Equipment

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingSafety GuidelinesProduction LineQuality ControlOperational Sequences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Efficiently operate machinery on the Sweeteners product line, including Clouds or Ropaks
Maintain production documentation accurately and with high quality
Promote safety and follow all safety guidelines
Inspect products for defects and measure products to verify 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 materials manually or with power-assisted equipment
Make minor electrical and mechanical machine repairs and adjustments
Notify supervisors or maintenance when major service is required
Start up and shut down manufacturing equipment according to SOPs
Maintain permanent company and customer records 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 duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Ability to work well in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Good job performance and attendance records
Prior team lead experience preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
Ability to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods
Ability to work extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends
Visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout the plant and distribution center
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package