Seasoner - 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Our Home•Kankakee, IL

About The Position

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. As a Seasoner, you will play a critical role in the final stages of our snack production process. You will be responsible for the application of seasonings and flavors to our products, ensuring that each batch is infused with the perfect blend of taste that meets our quality standards. Your attention to detail and passion for flavor will contribute directly to customer satisfaction and the overall success of our brands. This is a 1st shift position with a typical shift working Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. subject to change

Requirements

1-2 years related experience and training preferred
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and be a self-starter
Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to learn and understand the Production process
Basic math skills
Exceptional, grammar, writing, and documentation skills required.
Teamwork and communication skills required
Required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach, stand, bend, 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
All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, safety issues, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.
All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF Food Safety Code.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and apply seasonings to products as per specified standards.
Monitor the seasoning equipment to ensure proper operation and quality control.
Conduct regular checks to ensure that the products meet flavor specifications.
Perform set up and make adjustments per standard operating procedure of equipment for startup, shut down or changeovers or when necessary.
Assist in troubleshooting issues with seasoning processes.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the seasoning area.
Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
Collaborate with other team members to optimize production processes.
Report any safety or quality issues to the supervisor immediately.
Responsible for having a working knowledge of all SOPs associated with the Seasoner position
Compliance required with safety procedures and programs
Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the production areas and supporting equipment, food safety, and following Good Manufacturing Practices protocols
Other responsibilities as assigned by Our Home management