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.This position is accountable for ensuring efficient operation in relation to material usage, product waste, and process parameter control to meet production objectives while improving quality, safety, and sanitation performance to maintain continued customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Operates, monitors, and documents the supporting equipment to enable efficient and quality production.
2. The Operator assists the Line Lead in the training of all team members in safety, sanitation, and job duties in their area.
3. Responsible to carry out daily assignments following all established department SOPs.
4. Ensure and oversees shift compliance with safety procedures and programs.
5. Responsible for the overall cleaning and sanitation of the production areas and supporting equipment, food safety, and following Good Manufacturing Practices protocols.
6. Other responsibilities as assigned by Heartland Harvest management.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Preferred knowledge in food processing operating experience
· Should have working knowledge of computer skills
· Ability to do repetitive tasks, detail oriented, understanding of the food industry and safety standards.
· Teamwork and communication skills required
· Critical thinking skills accompanied with a sense of urgency is a must
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.
· Occasionally lift/move 50 lbs.
· Specific vision includes the following: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes/airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration
· Forklift Operation required.
· All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF Food Safety Code.
Requirements
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· Two to four years related experience and training preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Must possess and understand the extrusion process
· Should have working knowledge of computer skills
· Ability to do repetitive tasks, detail oriented, understanding of the food industry and safety standards.
· Teamwork and communication skills required
· Critical thinking skills accompanied with a sense of urgency is a must
Benefits