Lift Truck Operator- DC

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Location Description

The Fitzgerald, Georgia plant is a significant contributor to the U.S. peanut supply, producing approximately 50% of the nation's peanuts and 108 million pounds of peanut butter annually. The site employs approximately 250 employees and plays an important role in both the local economy and the broader food supply chain.

Located in the heart of Fitzgerald, the community is known for its welcoming small‑town feel and unique local character. The city is famously home to wild chickens that freely roam the downtown area- so much so that the town hosts an annual Wild Chicken Festival in their honor. Fitzgerald also offers a lively calendar of festivals, concerts, and parades throughout the year, contributing to a strong sense of community and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Lift Truck Operator - Fitzgerald DC

Position Summary: Wage Rate $16.52

Post Consumer Brands, is a leading Manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of private label food products. We supply peanut butter to leading grocery retailers, top food service distributors, and industrial bakeries across North America. Our Fitzgerald, GA location has an opening for Operator II. The position will be filled by candidates who can consistently maintain a good attendance record and meet production standards while working on manufacturing equipment within a Food Manufacturing facility. A focus on health and safety and food safety are key.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Before startup - checks equipment and work area to ensure safety and sanitation conditions are ready for use.
• Safely operate Lift Truck to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for sanitation purposes.
• Set up and adjust Equipment for production runs.
• Based on line speed, adjusts equipment to meet specifications, and periodically checks product to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform all quality checks assigned to each position on the production line.
• Coordinates with other departments when needed to ensure the flow of the packaging materials and raw materials meet line needs.
• Maintains and properly rotates inventory for proper FIFO.
• Maintains records and compiles reports as required for production and quality.
• Assists with and performs changeovers and /or adjustments on machines within area of responsibility.
• Read and interpret packaging specifications, schedules, pallet configurations, code date formats, and all customer specifications.
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be capable of reading and writing
• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have the ability to complete simple oral and written communication
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ Years in Food Manufacturing
• Experience operating lift trucks in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6 hours per shift

Qualifications

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ Years in Food Manufacturing
• Experience operating lift trucks in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6 hours per shift