Palletizer Service Operator - D Shift

Post Consumer Brands

Lawrence, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Branding, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Facebook, Forklift, Haskell, Identify Issues, Loading/Unloading, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Music, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Sanitation, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Lawrence, Kansas
POSTED
3 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:

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.

Location Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

Palletizer Service Operator (PSO) - D Shift

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

  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am
  • Pay Rate: starts at $27.95 per hour
  • Shift premium: $1.50 per hour
 

Responsibilities

 

In the Palletizer Service Operator role, you will:

  • Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime
  • Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed
  • Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting
  • Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line
  • Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse
Qualifications:

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

  • Knowledge of fork truck operations to ensure a smooth transition of product and to keep damage at a minimum
  • Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift sixty-five # rolls of stretch wrap into position
  • Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation
  • Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to follow rules and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Effective communication skills
  • Detail oriented/paperwork accuracy essential to decipher loading diagrams to insure no over-weight trucks
  • Quick Learner
  • Ability to interact cross-functionally
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Job Demands with or without reasonable accommodations:

  • Lift floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
  • Lift 12” from floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally
  • Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Standing constantly
  • Walking constantly
  • Climbing stairs occasionally
  • Reaching forward frequently
  • Manual Dexterity constantly

 

 

About the Company

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Post Consumer Brands