Processing Operator (K - Night Shift)

Job Title

Post Consumer Brands is looking for a dedicated team member to join their plant in Asheboro, NC.

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.

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 Pay starts at $23.80/hour + $1.00 night shift differential 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

Shift: 5:30 PM to 5:50 AM, 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Operates and monitors production equipment, shipping, receiving, finished product storage or staging materials and supply replenishment. Identifying and correcting routine and repetitive upset conditions. Requires good decision making and mechanical skills while performing daily tasks and working safely.

Perform all production equipment operations and production related tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Change over all related equipment. Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all related equipment. Maintain clean work areas, perform sanitation audits and develop action plans to correct problem areas. Perform expanded list of quality checks on raw ingredients, intermediate and finished products, and packaging materials. Record production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency, or other pertinent data as required. Provide assistance in all related areas and participate in all activities of the Team. Understand production reports and plan ahead to maximize efficiency of Team and equipment. Assist in other areas of the plant upon request. Participate in special projects/assignments/committees. Work with various support staff effectively, and communicate pertinent information to other Team Members and shifts. Coordinate shift activities related to production. Participate in all training activities of the Team as required. Perform a variety of audits as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Manufacturing or related experience is preferred

Skills: Intermediate level mechanical knowledge to include the ability to understand the operation of department equipment Intermediate level math skills for calculations and conversions Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively and efficiently within the team Ability to use basic hand and power tools Ability to follow detailed work instructions Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language

Other Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40lbs consistently Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally Ability to stand for 12 hours Regular attendance Willing to work overtime when needed Good communication skills Work well with others Understands the importance of and seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement