Manufacturing Operator - Packaging & Processing - PM

Post Consumer Brands•Northfield, MN

1d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America. 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. The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
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
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

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 operates a forklift to move materials
Communicate with team members and follow all safety procedures

Benefits

FREE take-home cereal for every shift worked
Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
Tuition reimbursement available
Annual 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