Food Manufacturing Blender/Packer
Our Home
Kankakee, illinois
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
This role contributes to Our Home's success by weighing, batching, mixing, monitoring, and documenting the flour ingredients used for the production lines and packaging and documenting the finished product produced from the production lines while following all HACCP procedures, ensuring quality measures are met, and assisting the supporting production staff.
- Responsible for having a working knowledge of all SOPs associated with the blender/packer positions
- 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
- Serves as primary point of contact for blending protocols for the employees on their shift when management is not present
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Our Home management
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One to two years related experience and training preferred
- Attention to detail and self-starter
- Must be able to learn and understand the extrusion process
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, be detail oriented, and understand food industry and safety standards
- Basic math skills required
- Exceptional grammar, writing, and documentation skills
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Required to use hands to finger, 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 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)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)