$23.73/HR -- Machine Operator 3rd Shift (11p-7a) Tuesday-Saturday

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Machine Operators run high speed automated packaging equipment and manage all aspects of the packaging line. They verify usage of correct packaging materials & date codes, monitor the function of case sealers, and are responsible for ensuring that our products are packaged according to quality and safety standards. This position plays an integral role in ensuring our product looks fantastic in its packaging.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates packaging equipment and both tote stations according to product specifications and ensuring accuracy in weights and codes. Adjusts machines as required
• Maintains proper documentation of downtime and repairs. Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance work on equipment
• Continually checks the quality of the product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns
• Inspects and conducts regular deep cleaning of equipment after each product change, and continuously maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Operates in accordance with health, safety and fire prevention regulations and practices.
• Report machine problems to the shift supervisor and ensure machine logs are accurately filled out, detailing mechanical and non-mechanical downtime. Fill out work order requests as needed to ensure appropriate machine uptime
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Previous manufacturing experience in a food safe enviornment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude to repair equipment

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk or stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above shoulders and climb/work off ladder for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually