Manufacturing Operator - PM Shift

Post Consumer Brands • Northfield, MN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands is hiring Manufacturing Operators for Packaging and Processing production lines at its Northfield, Minnesota manufacturing facilities. Operators use and monitor high-speed automated machinery, keep production lines running smoothly, perform quality checks, maintain production records, and support safe, sanitary food manufacturing. Packaging work includes operating and setting up automated packaging machines through touchscreen controls, checking coding and labeling, and keeping packaging materials stocked. Processing work includes operating production equipment, making batches from dry or raw ingredients and vitamin or slurry mixtures, and monitoring product quality. The role also involves troubleshooting, light maintenance, cleaning and sanitation, and occasional forklift operation. Employees follow GMP, HACCP, food-safety, quality, and safety procedures and communicate with team members to meet production needs.

This is a night-shift role with 12-hour shifts beginning at 4:00, 4:30, or 5:00 PM, depending on the business unit. The schedule follows a two-week 2-2-3 rotation, with every other weekend off and built-in overtime pay. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, dust, and noise. Team members must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, and climb ladders or work at heights when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.
• Comfort with climbing ladders and working at heights when needed.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, dust, and noise typical of a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of warehouse, manufacturing, or food/beverage experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, or quality processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up automated packaging machines using touchscreen controls.
• Ensure proper coding, labeling, and packaging, and keep 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 in accordance with GMP and HACCP guidelines.
• Communicate with team members, support production needs, and help train new employees.
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning and paperwork, along with 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 or raw ingredients and vitamin or 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 safety procedures.

Benefits

• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Annual bonus.
• Generous paid-time-off plans, including paid holidays.
• 401(k) participation with a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED