Machine Operator

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 LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

The Post Consumer Brands plant in Tremonton, Utah is part of the company's West Coast network, with more than 220 team members supplying Malt-O-Meal bag cereals, PEBBLES  cereals, and more to a variety of retailers. When you join the Tremonton team, you'll be joining a group of motivated problem-solvers and safety-first culture. 

Perks of Being a Team Member

• Pay rate: $24.00 - 28.50 per hour
• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• 7.5% annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked
• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company
• Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (4:15 pm to 4:30 am for night shift, 4:15 am to 4:30pm for day shift) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in built-in overtime pay and having every-other weekend off-work. Shifts remain on days, or remain on nights. ***MUST BE OPEN TO NIGHT SHIFT

Job Activities/Duties:

Operates and monitors production equipment, shipping, receiving, finished product storage or staging materials and supply replenishment. Identifying and correcting routine and repetitive upset conditions. Requires good decision making skills while performing daily tasks and working safely around and/or operating moving equipment. May be a temporary or FT position. FT employees are required to be proficient in supporting the entire line/all equipment.

• Perform all production equipment operations and production related tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Change over all related equipment.
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
  • Maintain clean work areas, perform sanitation audits and develop action plans to correct problem areas.
  • Perform expanded list of quality checks on raw ingredients, intermediate and finished products and packaging materials.
  • Record production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency, or other pertinent data as required.
  • Provide assistance in all related areas and participate in all activities of the Team.
  • Prepare production reports and plan ahead to maximize efficiency of Team and equipment.
  • Substitute for any Team Member during breaks/absence/vacation.
  • Assist in other areas of the plant upon request.
  • Participate in special projects/assignments/committees.
  • Work with various support staff effectively and communicate pertinent information to other Team Members and shifts.
  • Coordinate shift activities related to production.
  • Participate in all training activities of the Team as required.
  • Maintain flexibility to attend meetings during non-scheduled times as required.
  • Perform a variety of audits as required.

Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
At least 3 years of manufacturing or related experience (preferred)

Skills:
• Intermediate level mechanical knowledge to include the ability to understand the operation of department equipment
• Intermediate level math skills to include knowledge of statistical process control
• Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively and efficiently within the team
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language

Other Requirements:
• Regular attendance
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Good communication skills
• Must work well with others