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 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 and Facebook 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
Packaging Operator
Starting rate: $24.45 per hour
The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. Team members will work:
C Shift: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00am-6:00pmShift premium: $1.00 per hour
Responsibilities
In the Packaging Operator role, you will:
Operate and maintain packaging equipment to optimize efficiency and to reduce/eliminate downtimePerform reliability tests on equipment such as metal detectors and scales for food safety and quality assurancePerform accurate, timely collection of data and product samples Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safetyQualifications
Possess a high school diploma or a GEDAbility to comply with a strict attendance policyDesire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility and willingness to communicate with cross functional teamsExperience in food manufacturing preferred