Operator A - Processing

Post Consumer Brands • Meadville, PA

81d

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands, headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., 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®, Malt-O-Meal®, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits®, and 9Lives® dog and cat food. The company is committed to high standards of quality and values, driven by the idea of making lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. The Meadville, Pennsylvania facility is home to about 290 team members who produce iconic pet food brands like Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. The facility is located along the banks of French Creek and is an active center for business, education, and recreation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate all related production equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions or work directions.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form in English.
• Ability to problem solve entry-level problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods.
• Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities.
• Exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.
• Good work history and acceptable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors production and distribution equipment and process.
• Ensures all required materials/ingredients are staged and available appropriately.
• Supports timely and efficient change overs on equipment.
• Responds safely to upset conditions, diverts product, clears jams, starts and stops, and recognizes failure patterns.
• Supports root cause analysis process and implementation of corrective actions following upset conditions.
• Maintains basic knowledge and understanding of SQF requirements.
• Learns, supports and performs Basic Equipment Care (BEC) tasks accurately and on time.
• Loads/changes packaging materials into required equipment, and starts and stops basic system operation.
• Follows established SOP's and Food Safety requirements.
• Operates Material Handling/inventory management equipment safely.
• Supports cleaning of production equipment, following GMP and food safety requirements.
• Records production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency.
• Trains and coaches other employees learning new equipment, processes and/or procedures.
• Completes job duties efficiently supporting all plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices.
• Maintains clean work areas and performs sanitation tasks.
• May participate in special projects, assignments, and trainings.
• Assists in other areas across the platform upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED