Blending Operator - Dry Blending (1st and 2nd shift)

Blending Operator 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 role is on-site at our Indianapolis Manufacturing Plant, not a remote opportunity. Scope: The Blending Operator sets up and operates equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. This individual is considered a functional expert and provides direction, training and assistance to other operators. The Blending Operator will ensure that safety, quality, production and cost KPI's are achieved. The Blending Operator will also be a primary point of contact for their assigned machine. They must to be able to troubleshoot, improve operation throughout the day, and hit efficiency targets. Essential Duties and 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. Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle. Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color. Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes. Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or ribbon blender, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients. Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas. Must be able to document batch data with accuracy and legibility. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance to operations for adjustments and changeovers as needed Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance work in alignment with manufacturing schedules and requirements. Develop problem-solving skills to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators of safety, quality, cost, and service. 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. Keeps work area clean and organized All other duties as assigned