Production Operator

Post Holdings, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Holdings, Inc. is seeking to hire a team member for their Meadville facility, responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and an ability to work as a part of a team. Various responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of production processes, and complying with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate production equipment is essential.
• Basic math and computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and distribution equipment.
• Perform sanitation tasks and maintain clean work areas.
• Record production data for measuring waste and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Problem-solving skills

Communication Skills: Writing & Listening Skills

Ability to follow detailed work instructions

Team Building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand and 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. The company is committed to high standards of quality and to its values, driven by an idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all.

Location Description

The Meadville, Pennsylvania facility is 135,000 square feet and home to about 290 hard‑working team members who proudly produce iconic pet food brands. The location is along the banks of French Creek in Northwestern Pennsylvania, 45 minutes from Pittsburgh. Meadville has over 13,000 full‑time residents, 2,000 students, and active business, industry, education, arts, recreation, service, and tourism communities.

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors production and distribution equipment and processes. Supports the entire line of equipment, ensuring all required materials and ingredients are staged and available. Assists with timely changeovers, responds safely to upset conditions, diverts product, clears jams, starts and stops processes, and recognizes failure patterns to adjust or request resources. Supports root‑cause analysis and implements corrective actions, maintains knowledge of SQF requirements, and performs Basic Equipment Care tasks accurately and on time. Manages material handling equipment, follows SOPs and food‑safety requirements, cleans equipment following GMP, records production data for measuring waste and efficiency, and trains or coaches other employees. Completes duties efficiently while supporting plant safety, quality, and environmental practices, maintaining clean work areas, and performing sanitation tasks. May participate in special projects, assignments, or additional training. Assists in other areas as requested.

Qualifications

• 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 and directions.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Problem‑solving skills for entry‑level problems and dealing with variable situations.
• Capability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing, and walking for extended periods; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pulling with weights up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, reaching; exposure to hot or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.
• Good work history and acceptable attendance.
• Communication Skills: Writing & Listening Skills, Training Skills.
• Execution Skills: Results Oriented, Problem Solving.
• People Skills: Team Building.
• Personal Behaviors: Flexibility & Initiative.