Manufacturing Production Worker

Business Unit Overview

At Post Consumer Brands, we have more than 125 years of experience making the breakfast cereals that people love. And even after a century, we're still innovating. We are driven by our mission to Make Better Happen - and we want YOU to join our team!

Brand

With names like Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, Great Grains, and Malt-O-Meal in our portfolio, we've earned more spots in the top 50 best-selling brands than any other cereal company. And as the third-ranked company in the cereal category, our business is growing. That's where you come in. Our company is a hearty mix of ambitious people who want to make great things happen.

Location Description

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members producing a wide variety of Post cereal products. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Responsibilities

Post Consumer Brands has an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This full-time position is responsible for operating and monitoring the production area to assure it is running correctly while adhering to quality and safety standards. We are currently looking to fill several Cereal Production positions at our Northfield Manufacturing Campus.

Perks of Being a Team Member

• FREE take-home cereal for every shift worked

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence

• Tuition reimbursement available

• Annual performance bonus

• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays

• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match

• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid and electable leave programs

• Company-provided uniforms

• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (beginning at 4pm, 4:30pm, or 5pm) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in built-in overtime pay and having every-other weekend off-work.

Pay Rate: $23.69/hour + $1/hour shift differential in recognition of night shift

Job Activities & Duties

• Operate, monitor, and change all equipment in the production area by following company procedures to assure it is running correctly.

• Perform quality checks on raw ingredients, intermediate and finished products, and packaging materials with documentation.

• Keep work area clean and orderly, perform sanitation audits and develop action plans to correct problem areas.

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all related equipment.

• Record production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency, or other pertinent data as required.

• Maximize the efficiency of the Team and equipment by following production schedules.

• Communicate with team members to stay up to date on important information, processes, issues, and concerns

• Seeks out opportunities to contribute to business success through proactive involvement in lean initiatives.

• Participate in special projects/assignments and training.

• Help provide coverage for any Team Member during breaks/absence/vacation.

• Participate in safety training and strictly follow safety policies, rules, and procedures.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical skills are preferred but not required

• Ability to learn the operation of a wide range of food processing and packaging equipment

• Ability to use basic hand tools

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

• Basic computer skills

• Outstanding work ethic

• Attention to detail

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

• Ability to multi-task, organize, and think critically through a variety of problems

• Reliability and punctuality

• Ability to stand and perform hands-on work for the length of a 12-hour shift