JOB TITLE: Production Assistant
DEPARTMENT NAME: Heartland Agro – Extraction Facility
LOCATION: Lake Panasoffkee
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager - Extraction
STATUS: Hourly – Full Time
REVIEWED BY: Hal Teegarden
REVIEWED DATE: 01/21/2025
SCOPE
Multi-skilled individual with primary responsibility to support production activities and facilities maintenance. The individual will perform all activities under the direction of the Operations Manager to include raw materials input and loading, material movement, general cleaning and other activities as directed by the Operations Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Loading and feeding of raw materials for extraction.
- Document all production information related to raw materials handling, including carrying out basic inspections.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and safe condition
- Clean work areas and equipment
- All other duties as assigned.
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, and an occasional weekend.
- Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
- Continuous walking throughout the facility.
- Must be able to work outside under varying (hot, cold, wet, dry, windy) weather conditions.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic understanding of Production Environment
- Basic understanding of conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Ability to be self-managed, scheduling and performing work unsupervised, reliable, motivated, dedicated, and committed.
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate with others
- Ability to read and understand safety warning labels
- Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
- Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
- Detail oriented individual who accurately records information.
- Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts.
- Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
- Must have good job performance and attendance records.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks effectively
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of production environment
- Basic understanding of conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate with others
- Ability to read and understand safety warning labels
- Good communication skills with operators, mechanics, and resources
- Ability to work in a team environment with honest communication and accountability
- Detail oriented and able to accurately record information
- Able to work off-shifts, weekends and extended shifts
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
- Must have good job performance and attendance records
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
What We Do
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.
