Material Handler - Multi-Serve (1st shift and 2nd shift)

Heartland FPG•Indianapolis, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Scope: The Material Handler locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. They are responsible for keeping the machine fed with materials and removing empty containers in order to resupply.

Requirements

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 be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be willing to learn and have attention to detail
Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing
Must have good job performance and attendance records

Responsibilities

Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
Push dual control buttons and move controls in order to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
All other duties as assigned.