Post Holdings Lawrence , KS 66045
Posted 7 days ago
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. 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 www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.
Brand
Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we're growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That's where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.
Location Description
The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.
Responsibilities
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
Starting rate: $32.19 per hour
The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates a 24/7 production schedule. Production team members will work:
6pm or 6pm
6am (shifts do NOT rotate!)
Thursday or Saturday
Monday with alternating Fridays)
The E&I Technician Apprentice position is a multi-year program to prepare an individual to assume the role of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.
In the Apprentice role, you will train to:
Maintain and repair all electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles 'n Bits
Become proficient in operating and troubleshooting of the following:
Power Distribution
Studio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and software
Drives and Motion Control
FactoryTalk ME & SE
Ethernet/IP Control Network
Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
Maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment
Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs; adhere to company drawing and documentation standards
Perform preventive maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate
Use continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions
Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
Qualifications
The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:
Possess a high school diploma or a GED
Associates, technical degree or training is preferred
Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing
Previous mechanical/maintenance experience is preferred
Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred
Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed
Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions
Working knowledge of general electrical safety
Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls
Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback
Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area
Able to set and meet goals
Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment
Able to work both independently and on a team
Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements
Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate
Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills
Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system
Desire to work in a constantly changing, progressive environment
Expectations:
Able to operate, perform basic physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various equipment
Able to lift objects up to 60 pounds frequently
Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
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