Production Operator- Auting 3Rd Shift

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

The Production Operator - Auting position provides leadership of all assigned personnel in assigned area of the manufacturing plant. Capable of efficiently operating all product line machines on all lines in the LWE department. Facilitates communication between front and back of line to ensure productivity metrics are met and maintains documentation with a high degree of accuracy and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety amongst team and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times; Complies with all food manufacturing and safety regulations.

• Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.

• Operates and observes production line equipment to ensure product quality and conformity in order to meet customer standards and specifications.

• Maintains daily records in accordance with the FDA regulations.

• Communicates effectively with various work teams in order to increase production efficiency and output.

• Leads and participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean and orderly condition.

• Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions.

• Maintain daily records in accordance with the FDA regulations.

• Supports various projects as assigned.

• Communicates with Production Supervisor/Operations Manager to define daily work schedules that optimizes operating efficiencies.

• Provides leadership and guidance to all staff for continual improvement of key functions and activities to improve efficiency and meet increasing customer and business demands.

• Maintains professional, helpful attitude in dealings with co-workers, supervisors, and their departmental personnel at all times.

• Inspects products for defects, and measures products to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.

• Observes correction of machine malfunctions, and assists in adjusting machines, within tolerances, as necessary.

• Accurately records all downtime for proper production calculations.

• Reads job orders to determine product specifications to plan operational sequences.

• Makes minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notifies supervisor/ maintenance when major service is required.

• Starts up, shuts down, and completes product change overs on all 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.

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of regularly climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

• Must possess visual acuity to document company records

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, occasionally lifting overhead

• Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 supervisory or team lead experience is strongly preferred