Overview
2nd Shift QA/Packer Jobs in Fitchburg, MA at Our Home
Title: 2nd Shift QA/Packer
Company: Our Home
Location: Fitchburg, MA
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 currently seeking a Packer/QA technician to join our team. As a Packer/QA Tech on second shift you will be primarily responsible for all packing and quality initiatives on your designated shift, working Monday – Friday 3:25PM – 11:55PM.
Responsibilities
Packs bags of chips into cartons
Assembles cartons, applies stickers and packs cases according to case specifications while verifying the package quality of finished product
Inspects quality of chips and chip packages
Enters all QA data into RedZone
Sets up, calibrates and maintains existing and new testing equipment
Able to perform all the essential functions of a Quality Assurance Technician
Examines seasoning on chips after chips are packaged
Matches product codes of chips being packaged
Verifies weight of packaged chips
Loads boxes of packaged chips onto skids
Performs other tasks which will assist the packaging flow operation such as but not limited to:
Stickers product items,
Hand pick chips; and
Gives lunch and work breaks
Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position
Responsible for all ATP and Allergen testing and record keeping
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent; additional education in food science or a related field is a plus
1-2 years of experience in a quality assurance or laboratory environment, preferably in a food manufacturing setting
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 25 lbs and work in a warm/humid environment
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
