Manufacturing Operator - Packaging & Processing - PM

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.

At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members. The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start. 

We’re looking for reliable team members for our Packaging and Processing lines to operate high‑speed equipment and help keep our production lines running smoothly. If you enjoy hands‑on work, learning machinery, and being part of a fast‑moving environment, this role is a great fit.  

Here's a 90 second video featuring our work environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckz_ZMKk6F0

 What You’ll Do - Packaging 

• Operate and set up automated packaging machines using touchscreen controls  

• Ensure proper coding, labeling, and packaging while keeping materials stocked  

• Perform quality checks, verify metal detector operation, and complete accurate documentation  

• Assist with basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance  

• Maintain a clean, safe, food‑grade work area following GMP and HACCP guidelines  

• Communicate with team members, support production needs, and help train new employees  

• Complete end‑of‑shift cleaning, paperwork, and other duties as assigned  

What You’ll Do - Processing 

• Operate and monitor processing equipment on production lines  

• Perform quality checks on raw, intermediate, and finished products  

• Make batches using dry/raw ingredients and vitamin/slurry mixtures  

• Record production data for waste, downtime, and efficiency  

• Perform light maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting  

• Assist with wet washing, deep cleaning, and sanitation  

• Occasionally operates a forklift to move materials  

• Communicate with team members and follow all safety procedures  

What You Bring  

• High school diploma or GED required  

• 2–3 years of warehouse, manufacturing, or food/beverage experience preferred  

• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, or quality processes is a plus  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

 Physical & Work Environment  

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods  

• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. occasionally)  

• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights when needed  

• Work around moving equipment, dust, and noise typical of a manufacturing environment  

  Schedule  

• Night Shift - 12-hour shifts starting at 4:00, 4:30, or 5:00 PM (based on business unit)  

• Follows a 2-2-3 schedule:   

• Week 1: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on  

• Week 2: 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off  

• Every other weekend off  

• Includes built-in overtime pay  

Perks of Being a Team Member 

• FREE take-home cereal for every shift worked 
• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence 
• Tuition reimbursement available 
• Annual bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays 
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match 
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Company-paid and electable leave programs 
• Company-provided uniforms 
• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company