QA Utility Samples

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 detail-oriented QA Utility Samples Technician to join our dedicated team in ensuring the highest quality standards within our production processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the QA team to handle sampling procedures, documentation, and analysis. This position is vital for maintaining quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering production and stock sample requests and organizing the completion, packaging and shipment of such requests.
• Perform sensory testing (taste, smell, appearance etc.) on products.
• Validate production and/or quality paperwork.
• Assist in the control of the System (including, but not limited to) QC Hold, GMP, Corrective Actions, Pest Control, Traceability, HACCP, Glass/Brittle item audit.
• Assist with R/D tasks and production sample runs/trials and report.
• Assist in any necessary audit preparations and non-conformance closures.
• Work with other departments to ensure compliance with the Quality System.
• Train new employees and refresher train existing employees in GMP, HACCP and other certifications as needed.
• As needed, assist with customer complaints investigations.
• As needed, assist with required Quality Assurance reports.
• As needed, conduct taste tests to ensure production run matches previous runs/samples.
• As needed, cover the QC Lab for all analytical and required testing. Including Oil, Moisture, Salt and Defect%.
• Thoroughly inspect film/boxes that are received. Release the raw materials if deemed acceptable.
• Perform specialized directed cleanings when requested.
• Responsible for performing the monthly Gluten test.
• Responsible for helping perform the monthly Knife/Scissor inspection.
• Replace all chemical spray bottle labels on a monthly basis.
• Aid the Janitor during audit preparation.
• Perform any other duties as required by Plant Manager or QC Manager.

Requirements

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a quality assurance or production role, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sampling and documentation procedures.
• Basic knowledge of quality assurance principles and testing methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and work in a warm/humid environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed to meet production demands.

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