Maintenance Technician

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.

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 200+ hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.

Maintenance Mechanic A

Starting rate: $36.70 per hour

The schedule for the Maintenance Mechanic will be: 

• Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays
• 12-hour shifts, 6pm - 6am OR 6am - 6pm (shifts do not rotate)
• Shift premium: up to $1.50 per hour

Job Duties:

• Maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles ‘n Bits
• Review work orders to ensure materials are available and develop manpower and scheduling estimates.  Initiate work orders when work cannot be performed immediately
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety

A successful candidate will have: 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and reliable performance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Reliable attendance required
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements: