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.
Scope:
Engineering Intern will be involved in work and/or research centered on key roles supported by Heartland FPG including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Production and Research. Interns could also have the opportunity to participate in client and consultant meetings as well as communication and research initiatives. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in and learn about production side of business.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
- Assist in coordinating the activities of the employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as packers, machine operators, and blenders.
- Develops and motivates team to solve own day-to-day operational issues and achieve plant goals through ongoing communication and facilitation of team meetings.
- Coordinates daily inventories and supplies and other operational activities within or between departments.
- Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Observes work and monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, Food Science or a related technical field
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Very task-oriented
- Self-starter
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
- Must possess visual acuity to document company records
- Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
- Lifting up to 40 pounds
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, Food Science, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Very task-oriented
- Self-starter
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and occasional weekends
- Ability to lift up to 40 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.
