Ingredient Operator - B Shift

Post Consumer Brands; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium included

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands, a unit of Post Holdings, Inc., operates a 24/7 Lawrence, KS facility producing iconic pet food brands and cereals. The Ingredient Operator will handle bulk ingredients, perform quality tests, and operate grinding/mixing equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, dependable attendance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring food safety and equipment maintenance. Prior food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Able to adhere to a strict attendance policy.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Must follow captive uniform and safety shoe policy.
• Willingness to complete routine computer-based trainings.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload bulk ingredients from rail cars and trucks.
• Perform accurate, timely tests on incoming ingredients to ensure quality and food safety.
• Operate grinding and mixing equipment.
• Maintain equipment to reduce downtime and prevent downtime.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly work area for safety and quality.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Reliable attendance

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Safety compliance

Computer-based trainings

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 200+ hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.

Responsibilities

Ingredient Operator

Starting rate: $27.95 per hour

The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. Team members will work:

• B Shift - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday 6:00pm-6:00am
• Shift premium - $0.50 per hour

In the Ingredient Operator role, you will:

• Receive and unload bulk ingredients from rail cars and trucks
• Perform accurate, timely tests on incoming ingredients to ensure quality assurance and food safety
• Operate grinding and mixing equipment
• Maintain equipment to reduce/eliminate downtime
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety

Qualifications

The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or a GED
• Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to communicate with cross functional teams
• Ability to comply with captive uniform and safety shoe policy
• Ability to complete routine computer-based trainings
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred

Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Lift:
  • Floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
  • 12” from floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally