Packaging Operator

Post Holdings, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operator to join its team in Lawrence, Kansas. This role involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring food safety through reliability tests, and maintaining a clean work environment. With a commitment to quality and a dynamic work setting, you will play a crucial role in delivering beloved pet food products. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a company that values your voice and impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with a preference for food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment to optimize efficiency.
• Perform reliability tests for food safety and quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging Equipment

Metal Detectors

Scales

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. 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 for the latest news.

Brand

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

Location Description

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 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

Packaging Operator

Starting rate: $25.11 per hour

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

• 12-hour shifts, either 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am (shifts do NOT rotate!)
• Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next week (either Tuesday - Thursday or Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays)
• Shift premiums up to $1.50 per hour

Responsibilities

In the Packaging Operator role, you will:

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment to optimize efficiency and to reduce/eliminate downtime
• Perform reliability tests on equipment such as metal detectors and scales for food safety and quality assurance
• Perform accurate, timely collection of data and product samples
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety

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
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred