Manufacturing Operator - PM Shift

Post Consumer Brands•Northfield, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is seeking reliable team members for its Packaging and Processing lines to operate high-speed equipment and help keep production lines running smoothly. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, learning machinery, and being part of a fast-moving environment. The company is headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., and focuses on providing delicious food choices for people and their pets, with brands like Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™, Malt-O-Meal™, and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as pet food brands. Post also offers private label solutions. Their mission is to make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. The Northfield, Minn. location includes two manufacturing plants, Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, and two distribution centers, employing over 750 team members. The Campbell Mill plant is a 1 million square foot facility with 7 manufacturing technologies for cereal production.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, or quality processes is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. occasionally)
Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights when needed
Work around moving equipment, dust, and noise typical of a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of warehouse, manufacturing, or food/beverage experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and set up automated packaging machines using touchscreen controls
Ensure proper coding, labeling, and packaging while keeping materials stocked
Perform quality checks, verify metal detector operation, and complete accurate documentation
Assist with basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
Maintain a clean, safe, food-grade work area following GMP and HACCP guidelines
Communicate with team members, support production needs, and help train new employees
Complete end-of-shift cleaning, paperwork, and other duties as assigned
Operate and monitor processing equipment on production lines
Perform quality checks on raw, intermediate, and finished products
Make batches using dry/raw ingredients and vitamin/slurry mixtures
Record production data for waste, downtime, and efficiency
Perform light maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting
Assist with wet washing, deep cleaning, and sanitation
Occasionally operate a forklift to move materials
Communicate with team members and follow all safety procedures