Operations Specialist - Packaging Day Shift Line 4 H Team

Post Holdings, Inc.; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 7.5%

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k match 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Free take-home cereal

PPE provided

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Tremonton, UT is seeking a dedicated production specialist to support Malt-O-Meal bag cereals and related lines. You will operate, adjust, and monitor production equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on a 12-hour shift schedule following a 2-2-3 pattern.

Training and cross-functional collaboration are key to success. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and, ideally, 1–2 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED qualifies for this role.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge to operate production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operations within assigned unit are efficient and meet targets.
• Provides work direction to operator support to optimize operations.
• Maintains technical understanding of process impact on yield, rate, and availability.
• Performs and leads timely equipment and material changeovers safely.
• Identifies and drives corrective actions to safety, quality, rate, yield, and uptime.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and related programs.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Follow procedures

Shift flexibility

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 Post Consumer Brands plant in Tremonton, Utah is part of the company's West Coast network, with more than 220 team members supplying Malt-O-Meal bag cereals, PEBBLES cereals, and more to a variety of retailers. When you join the Tremonton team, you'll be joining a group of motivated problem-solvers and safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

Perks of Being a Team Member

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence


• 7.5% annual performance bonus


• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays


• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits


• Company-paid life insurance


• Company-paid and electable leave programs


• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match


• Tuition reimbursement available


• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout


• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked


• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company


• Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (4:15 am to 4:30 pm) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in built-in overtime pay and having every-other weekend off-work.

Experienced specialist in production or material handling that has full responsibility for the overall performance and meeting targets set for the assigned unit of operation. Capable of understanding and performing essential repairs, adjustments and performing/coordinating preventative maintenance. Responds appropriately to upset conditions. Requires considerable judgment in determining work methods, performing daily tasks, and improving processes using data driven decisions. May have full responsibility in minor projects. Provides work direction to Level 2 support team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures operations within assigned unit are efficient and meet assigned targets.


• Provides work direction to operator support to optimize operations.


• Maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical understanding regarding individual process and impact on yield, rate, and availability.


• Performs and leads timely and efficient equipment, material and product change overs within standard time and in a safe manner


• Identifies, corrects or escalates performance conditions that negatively impact safety, quality, rate, yield, and uptime.


• Actively participates in root cause analysis and drives corrective actions through resolution.


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SQF requirements, including ability to determine resolution of upset conditions


• Supports, directs and performs Basic Equipment Care (BEC) tasks accurately and on time.


• Records accurate data required for measuring overall performance of the assigned unit.


• Identifies and drives continuous improvement opportunities.


• Participates in all related programs improving product quality, efficiency and related preventative maintenance programs.


• Supports, implements, and maintains food safety and quality practices as required through SQF, AIB or other requirements.


• Maintains clean work areas, performs sanitation audits and develops action plans to correct problem areas.


• Works in rotation as a member of production or distribution team.


• Trains and coaches other employees learning new equipment, processes and/or procedures.


• Responsible for sign off of new employee training documentation, ensuring employee is competent in assigned task.


• Directs warehouse team in receiving, storage, PPA, selection and shipping


• Act as back up to Operations Lead.


• Participates in special projects, assignments, and trainings.


• Assists in other areas of the operation upon request.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 1-2 years of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.


• Advanced level mechanical knowledge to include the ability to learn and operate all related production equipment.


• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.


• Ability to provide work direction to ensure efficiency across the assigned unit.


• Ability to recognize opportunities to drive improved line performance through continuous improvement.


• Basic math and computer skills.


• Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of the day; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.


• Good work history and acceptable attendance.

Competencies

• Communication Skills: Writing & Listening Skills, Training Skills


• Execution Skills: Results Oriented, Problem Solving


• People Skills: Team Building


• Personal Behaviors: Flexibility & Initiative


• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.


• Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.


• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form in English.


• Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardizations/alternatives may or may not exist.

Other Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to frequently stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift


• Regular attendance


• Willing to work overtime when needed
  
• Good communication skills


• Must work well with others


• Understand the importance of and seek opportunities for continuous improvement