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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 Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. 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 or Facebook for the latest news.
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands in Jonesboro, Ark. is home to more than 200 team members. Jonesboro may be a smaller town, but it has a strong performing arts scene, multiple schools, and a diverse geography with sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The Post Jonesboro team supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual toy drive during the holiday season.
Responsibilities
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production and distribution equipment and processes.
- Load and change packaging materials and perform basic system start-up and shutdown activities.
- Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions following equipment or process issues.
- Perform Basic Equipment Care tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Follow standard operating procedures, Safe Quality Food requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Safely operate material-handling and inventory equipment, including scan guns, forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts.
- Record production information related to waste, downtime, efficiency, and other required measures.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
- Train and coach team members who are learning equipment, processes, or procedures.
- Assist in other production areas, special assignments, and training when requested.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn production equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and direction.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to solve entry-level problems involving different variables and established alternatives.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive professional relationships.
- A dependable work history and acceptable attendance.
- Six months to one year of manufacturing or related experience is a plus, but not required.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Your work matters. You will play a direct role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.
- You can build valuable skills. You will gain hands-on experience with production equipment, problem-solving, equipment care, and manufacturing processes.
- You will be part of a team. The role combines individual ownership with daily collaboration, communication, and opportunities to help others learn.
- You will have a consistent schedule. The 2-2-3 night schedule provides a predictable rotation.
- You can make your mark. At Post Consumer Brands, you can find big company opportunity with a welcoming, small company attitude.
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