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Material Handler - DC (1st Shift)
full-time•Indianapolis
About this role
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.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!
This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Scope:
The Material Handler transports materials into or removes materials from machines or equipment which are automatic or tended by other workers.
Essential Duties and Key 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
- Accurately pick product orders
- Ability to organize and properly structure a pallet
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
- Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
- Must be able to work extended hours while standing
- Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
- Lifting up to 40 pounds
What you'll do
- The Material Handler transports materials to and from machines and equipment, ensuring they conform to specifications. They are responsible for inspecting products, cleaning work areas, and accurately picking product orders.
About Heartland FPG
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. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders.
On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches.
In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S.
Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Material Handler - DC (1st Shift) do at Heartland FPG?
As a Material Handler - DC (1st Shift) at Heartland FPG, you will: the Material Handler transports materials to and from machines and equipment, ensuring they conform to specifications. They are responsible for inspecting products, cleaning work areas, and accurately picking product orders..
Is the Material Handler - DC (1st Shift) position at Heartland FPG remote?
The Material Handler - DC (1st Shift) position at Heartland FPG is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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