Processing Support Operator - 1st shift

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.

Our Home is seeking a skilled Processing Support Operator to join our team on 1st shift. This position is responsible for preparing cooked and mixed corn-based ingredients according to the production needs. Operators ensure all equipment used in cooking and mixing is operating safely, cleaned properly, and follows quality and safety practices standards. This role plays a key part in producing high-quality masa for our signature chips and crackers. This position's typical schedule works Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Support activities to meet or exceed business goals around Safety, Training, Quality, Production, and Cost
• Prepare cooked and mixed batches of ingredients in accordance with production schedules and process specifications
• Operate, monitor, and maintain equipment for cooking and mixing processes (e.g. kettles, steep tanks, corn washing, corn grinding, mixers)
• Follow FEFO (First Expired First Out) best practices for all ingredients and raw materials
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure chips/crackers meet established standards
• Accurately scale and load ingredients into equipment per batch and process sheets
• Purge pipelines before product or corn changeovers to prevent cross contamination
• Monitor equipment performance and report any issues or concerns promptly
• Complete all required production documentation (logs, batch sheets, ingredient usage) clearly and accurately
• Carry out prescribed daily and weekly sanitation procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Comply with all GMP and food safety best practices
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout the shift
• Perform any other duties as required by the Production Manager, Supervisor, or Sheeter Operator

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Working knowledge of food quality and processing standards
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Forklift certification is required
• Ability to work well in a team while remaining self-motivated and independent
• Able to stand and walk continuously for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 50–80 lbs. consistently throughout the day

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability