Blender - Extrusion 2nd or 3rd shift

Our Home; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de snacks en pleine croissance recherche un Blender pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat sera chargé de peser et de mélanger les ingrédients sur les lignes de production, tout en respectant les protocoles de sécurité et de qualité. Ce poste offre un environnement de travail dynamique et des opportunités de développement professionnel, tout en participant à la création de collations saines pour les consommateurs.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Shift differential on 2nd or 3rd shift

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure et formation dans un domaine connexe souhaitée.
• Capacité à effectuer des tâches répétitives.
• Capacité d'apprendre et de comprendre le processus de mélange.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de la pesée, du mélange et du contrôle qualité des ingrédients.
• Assurer que la production respecte les normes de sécurité et de qualité.
• Maintenir la propreté et la sanitation dans les zones de production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.

We are seeking a Blender to join the team at Our Home. In this role, you will be responsible for weighing, batching, and mixing ingredients used in our production lines. You will follow all safety and quality procedures, ensure that production meets the required standards, and provide support to the production staff.

• Have a thorough understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the blender position
• Comply with safety procedures and programs
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production areas and supporting equipment, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) protocols
• Serve as a point of contact for blending protocols during shift hours when management is not present
• Complete any other duties assigned by management
• Shift: 2nd: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or 3rd: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience and training in a related field preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn and understand the blending process
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, with a focus on detail and adherence to food industry and safety standards
• Basic math skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Physical requirements: ability to use hands for handling, reaching, and other tasks; ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 lbs.
• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes/airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Forklift operation may be required
• All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, safety, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action
• All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF Food Safety Code

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Shift differential on 2nd or 3rd shift