Packer Job at Our Home, Kankakee, IL

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  • Our Home
  • Kankakee, IL

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.

This role contributes to our success by 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. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.      Responsible to having a working knowledge of all SOPs associated with the packer position.

2.       Able to work at a fast pace in order to keep pace with production demands

3.       Compliance required with safety procedures and programs

4.       Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the production areas and supporting equipment, food safety, and following Good Manufacturing Practices protocols

5.       Serves as primary point of contact for packing protocols for the employees on their shift when management is not present.

6.       Other responsibilities as assigned by Our Home management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent

·       One to two years related experience and training preferred

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS       

·       Attention to detail and be a self-starter

·       Must be able to learn and understand the Production process

·       Ability to do repetitive tasks for prolonged periods and work at a pace required to keep up with production demands

·       Understanding of the food industry and safety standards

·       Basic Math Skills Required

·       Exceptional, grammar, writing, and documentation skills required. 

·       Teamwork and communication skills required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·       Required to use hands to finger, 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

·       Forklift Operation required

·       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.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job Tags

Holiday work, Immediate start, Shift work,

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