Packaging Operator II $18+/hr DOE (3rd shift-graveyard)

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 and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.


Location Description

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non-organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long-standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle-oriented community for employees and their families.


Responsibilities

Wage: $18.00/hour+ depending on experience

3rd Shift Differential: $1.50/hr!

Position Summary:

Our Packaging Operator II roles support continuous manufacturing at our Eugene facility. In addition to Packaging Operator II duties and responsibilities, our Operator II roles are responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently operating packaging equipment according to product and customer specifications. Employees in this role lead changeover procedures for assigned packaging lines and are accountable for ensuring timely and accurate changeovers occur. Employees in these roles also perform critical housekeeping and clean-up responsibilities to support overall quality and food safety program responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates packaging equipment according to product specifications and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy in weights and quality of packaging. Monitor and accurately troubleshoot/adjust machine settings as required
• Efficiently and effectively lead changeover procedures for packaging lines. Use tools, standard operating procedures, and specifications to set up machines according to customer, food safety, quality, and product requirements
• Use work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observed
• Frequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements
• Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs, as needed
• Accurately and efficiently complete paperwork and logs during production, changeovers, washdowns, and First Article events
• Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including: cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean ups
• Responsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellence
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ year(s) machine operation experience
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Must have previous experience operating basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Manufacturing Systems)
• Previous experience with an ERP system (JDE)
• Previous experience operating packaging machinery
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details
• Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job
• Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually