Production Operator - 1st Shift

Post Consumer Brands • Troy, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator at the Troy, Alabama plant, you will operate high-speed automated equipment used to fill, cap, label, and prepare peanut butter products for shipment. You will help keep production lines running safely and accurately while protecting product quality, food safety, and finished-package appearance. The role involves hands-on work, learning equipment, completing changeovers, and responding to routine operating issues. It is an on-site, regular full-time position on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Troy Plant, 101 Hudson Street, Troy, Alabama. Eight-hour shifts are scheduled, with overtime, weekends, and holidays required as business needs demand. Travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to follow product specifications, safety practices, quality requirements, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to complete accurate production records, machine logs, and work order requests.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using tools or completing minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment according to product specifications and make adjustments as needed.
• Verify the correct packaging materials and date codes before and during production.
• Monitor fillers, cappers, labelers, case sealers, packaging quality, and case printing.
• Complete required production and machine documentation accurately, including downtime logs and work order requests.
• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, equipment changeovers, and regular deep cleaning after product changes.
• Identify and report mechanical and nonmechanical issues to the shift supervisor or lead.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow health, safety, fire prevention, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Support established programs and ongoing improvement of SQF systems to help produce safe, quality food.
• Complete other assigned duties that support safe and efficient plant operations.

What This Job Offers

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