Material Handler

Post Consumer Brands

Lawrence, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Lawrence, Kansas
POSTED
24 days ago
Business Unit Overview:

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.

Brand:

At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.


This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.

Location Description:

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 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.

Responsibilities:

Material Handler

 

Pay Rate: $24.45 per hour

 

The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. This position will work:

  • C Shift - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm
  • D Shift - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am
  • B Shift - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am
  • Shift premiums: up to $1.50 per hour

In the Material Handler role, you will:

  • Operate forklifts to load and unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer needs
  • Maintain forklifts and other equipment to reduce/eliminate downtime
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
  • Actively participate in team meetings and training
  • Assist with the sanitation of warehouse
  • Complete routine computer-based-trainings (CBTs)
Qualifications:

The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:

  • Possess a high school diploma or a GED
  • Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Forklift experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
  • Ability to comply with PCB Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
  • Ability to comply with a captive uniform policy; daily PPE will include a hairnet, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves when necessary, and a beard net when necessary. 

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