Palletizer Service Operator - D Shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lawrence, KS, is seeking a Palletizer Service Operator (D Shift) to support a 24/7 production schedule. You will operate palletizers, stretch wrappers, and related equipment while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will lift up to 55 lbs and handle changeovers with minimal supervision, collaborating with team members to ensure smooth material flow and on-time production.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operations to move products safely.
• Ability to lift 55 lb rolls of stretch wrap.
• Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail oriented with paperwork accuracy.
• Quick learner with ability to interact cross-functionally.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime.
• Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed.
• Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line.
• Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift ops

Lifting techniques

Palletizer operation

Multi-tasking

Rules & procedures

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer basics

Communication

Detail oriented

Quick learner

Cross-functional

Independent work

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.

Palletizer Service Operator (PSO) - D Shift

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

• Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Pay Rate: starts at $27.95 per hour
• Shift premium: $1.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime
• Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed
• Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting
• Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line
• Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse

Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of fork truck operations to ensure a smooth transition of product and to keep damage at a minimum
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift sixty-five # rolls of stretch wrap into position
• Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow rules and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented/paperwork accuracy essential to decipher loading diagrams to insure no over-weight trucks
• Quick Learner
• Ability to interact cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Job Demands with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
• Lift 12" from floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
• Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
• Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
• Standing constantly
• Walking constantly
• Climbing stairs occasionally
• Reaching forward frequently
• Manual Dexterity constantly