Utility Worker

Kellanova; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova in Kansas City is hiring a Utility Operator to help manufacture and safeguard product quality. You will work on the 2nd shift with alternating 8- or 12-hour shifts, and overtime is available.

The role starts at $27.55 per hour and requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a capability to follow precise packing and equipment setup instructions. Join a team responsible for packing, machinery operation, and maintaining machine performance, while upholding GMP and safety

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift plus overtime.
• Strong communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Prior experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products with care according to procedures.
• Operate and prep machinery, clean and assemble/disassemble.
• Ensure machines run at full capacity and stocked.
• Adhere to GMP and safety practices while preparing equipment.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Shift flexibility

Effective communication

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Utility Operator

Join our team as a Utility Operator at our Kansas City plant. You will play a crucial role in manufacturing, identifying, and preventing issues in the plant environment. In this role, you must have schedule flexibility and be available to work 8 or 12 hours at a time primarily on 2nd shift. Overtime is also available. As a Utility Operator, the starting hourly rate is $27.55 an hour.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Packing With Care– Prepare finished products in accordance with prescribed packing procedures. You'll take particular care in high-quality packing of finished goods
• Operating Machinery– You'll work with computer controlled equipment or mechanically based machines. You will clean and prepare machines for production. Along with assembling and disassembling equipment
• Managing Machine Performance– Ensure machines are stocked and running at full capacity
• Following Best Practices– Adhere to good manufacturing practices as you prepare equipment for production. You'll use all the right safety practices as you support our efforts to create great snacks for our customers

We're Looking for Someone With

• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as well as overtime, weekends and holidays
• Effective communication skills, detail oriented and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting or related position

Get to Know Us

We've always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.