Packaging Operator

Post Consumer Brands Packaging Operator IIHeadquartered 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.Position Summary:Our 8th Avenue 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 requiredEfficiently 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 requirementsUse work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observedFrequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirementsSafely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs, as neededAccurately and efficiently complete paperwork and logs during production, changeovers, washdowns, and First Article eventsPerform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including: cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean upsResponsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellenceOther duties, as assignedEducation & Experience Required:1+ year(s) machine operation experienceMust be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as neededPreferred Education, Experience, and Skills:High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institutionMust have previous experience operating basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Manufacturing Systems)Previous experience with an ERP system (JDE)Previous experience operating packaging machineryPrevious experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)Must be able to work in a team environmentMust be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to detailsMust be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the jobMust be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as requiredPhysical Requirements:Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shiftMust be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shiftMust be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shiftMust be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shiftMust be able to lift up-to 50 poundsMust be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written wordMust be able to make fine distinctions by soundMust be able to distinguish object or equipment visuallyWage: $18+ depending on experienceAll offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC's pre-employment test does not include marijuana/THC.