Processing Support Operator - 1st Shift

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Operates kettles, steep tanks, corn washers, grinders, and mixers for both cooking and mixing processes.

Scale and prepare raw ingredients following established batch sheets and production schedules.

Monitor temperatures, cooking times, and mixing cycles to ensure consistency and safety.

Complete all required production logs, batch records, and traceability paperwork.

Follow FEFO practices and ensure no cross-contamination between batches.

Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift and perform deep cleaning per SSOP schedules.

Coordinate with QA, Warehouse and Supervisors to ensure production flow and material availability.

Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate problems as needed.

Train and support other team members in the cooking and mixing process.

Participate in continuous improvement and uphold all safety and GMP protocols.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires basic reading, writing, and math skills

Understanding of food safety and quality standards

Valid Food Handlers Certificate

Forklift certification is required

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (continuous standing, walking, lifting 50-80 lbs.)

Team oriented with strong self-motivation and accountability

Previous food manufacturing or batch processing experience preferred

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)

Retirement Plan (401(k) IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Public Holidays)

Full-time