Blender - Extrusion 3Rd Shift (11:00 P.M.- 7:00 A.M.)

Our Home
  • Kankakee, IL
    12 days ago

    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.  ​ Key Responsibilities

    • 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: 3rd - 11:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.

    Requirements

    • 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 is 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

    Benefits

    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
    • 401k Plan with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
    • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
    • Parental Leave
    • Short Term & Long Term Disability

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKankakee, IL

    Skills

    • Blenderunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Depth Perceptionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Extrusionunmatched
    • Food Qualityunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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