PST Associate - PM Shift

Post Consumer Brands

Northfield, Minnesota

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Budgeting, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facebook, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Multitasking, Preventative Maintenance, Product Packaging, Production Support, Recycling, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Waste Management
LOCATION
Northfield, Minnesota
POSTED
1 day 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:

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. 

Responsibilities:

We’re looking for dependable, safety‑driven team members to join our Production Support Team at the Northfield facility. This role supports material handling, line supply, receiving, and waste management while maintaining strong food safety, quality, and environmental standards. 

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment safely and efficiently 
  • Receive, stage, and supply packaging materials, ingredients, and supplies 
  • Perform quality checks, audits, and documentation on materials and products 
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and daily adjustments 
  • Support waste handling, recycling, and sanitation activities 
  • Keep work areas clean and compliant with food safety and SQF standards 
  • Perform basic equipment inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance 
  • Record production and efficiency data as required 
  • Communicate effectively with team members and leadership 
  • Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives 
  • Fill in for team members and assist with special projects as needed 
Qualifications:

What You Bring 

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • 2+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or food industry experience preferred 
  • Forklift and material‑handling experience 
  • Basic computer and math skills 
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail 
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to multitask 

Physical & Work Environment 

  • Ability to stand and perform physical work for a full shift 
  • Operate equipment and use hand tools safely 
  • Must pass background check, physical work screen, and drug test 

 

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 

 

 : The pay range for this position is $25.70 to $25.70 per hour.

About the Company

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Post Consumer Brands