Packaging Operator (J - Night Shift)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Annual bonus 7.5%

Air-conditioned plant

Free cereal

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

PPE provided

Uniforms provided

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands, a unit of Post Holdings, Inc., operates a modern Asheboro, NC cereal production facility seeking a production operator. You will monitor and operate line equipment, perform changeovers, and maintain quality and safety across shifts.

Role requires mechanical aptitude, basic math, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Join a clean, air-conditioned, highly automated plant with strong teamwork and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to learn equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Team-oriented and good communication in English.
• Able to work shifts; physical duties up to 50 lbs.
• Good attendance and work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct metal detector and scale tests for food safety.
• Perform quality checks on ingredients and packaging.
• Record production data and downtime.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and sanitation audits.
• Support shift activities and communicate across teams.
• Assist in other production areas and training.
• Complete audits and ensure SOP compliance.
• Review production reports to plan efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Follow instructions

Tools usage

Team player

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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 Asheboro, NC, features some of the most modern cereal production technology in the industry and the facility has quadrupled in size since it opened in 2007. Asheboro's 200+ team members produce some of our newest and most innovative cereals, like Oreo Puff's cereal! While there is plenty to do right in Asheboro, the town is only a few hours from the Atlantic Ocean in one direction and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the other direction.

Responsibilities

Why You Want to Work at Post

• 3 weeks PTO for new hires
• Target 7.5% annual bonus
• Clean and highly automated facility
• Air‑conditioned plant
• Free take‑home cereal
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company
• Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits

This role is responsible for operating and monitoring production and packaging equipment, supporting materials and product flow, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. The position requires strong mechanical skills and good decision‑making to identify and correct routine upset conditions while following all quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

• J Shift: 5:30pm-5:50am, 2-2-3 rotating schedule

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient performance and minimize downtime.
• Perform equipment changeovers, basic repairs, and preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
• Conduct reliability tests such as metal detector and scale checks for food safety and quality assurance.
• Perform quality checks on raw ingredients, in-process materials, finished products, and packaging materials.
• Accurately collect and record production data, samples, waste, downtime, and other required information.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and orderly work areas; conduct sanitation audits and develop action plans for issues.
• Identify and correct routine or repetitive upset conditions in a safe and timely manner.
• Support shipping, receiving, storage, staging, and material/supply replenishment.
• Coordinate and support shift activities and communicate key information between team members and shifts.
• Assist in other production or plant areas and participate in training, team activities, and special projects.
• Perform required audits and support compliance with SOPs and regulatory and safety requirements.
• Review and understand production reports to plan ahead and help maximize team and equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Competencies:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate all related production equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions or work direction.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• 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 entry‑level problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardizations/alternatives exist.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts; standing, kneeling, climbing, and walking for extended periods; repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot/humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., 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