FSQA Technician

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.

Responsible for assuring product quality by conducting line audits and inspections, product, and ingredient sampling, and finished product scoring.  Verifies adherence to formulas and procedures, monitors and verifies process controls, sanitation and GMP practices.

Key Tasks & Duties

·       Performs pre-operational inspections when required.

·       Coordinates HACCP activities on a shift basis.

·       Conducts daily audits and brings about corrective action if needed.

·       Routinely conducts statistical weight studies to ensure component weight standards are met.

·       Performs equipment calibrations as specified in procedures.

·       Inspects incoming ingredients as needed and verifies COA results to specification.

·       Assures work in progress is held using proper procedures. Isolate and places “Hold” on any material, product, ingredient, or packaging material that could pose a food safety issue or compromise quality.

·       Actively participates in resolution of Quality and Food Safety issues.

·       Performs in-process and finished product analytical testing.

·       Complies with Heartland Harvest policies, procedures, and practices.  Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF Standards, food safety and safety practices.

·       Manages electronic and paper files.

·       Other responsibilities as assigned.

·       Minimum Associates Degree in related field or 2-5 years relevant experience.

·       Excellent verbal and written communications skills

·       Microsoft office applications, SPC

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