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Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic food safety knowledgeHigh school diploma or equivalent; familiarity with packaging equipment
Work EnvironmentFood manufacturing facility, assembly linesFood packaging plant, assembly and labeling stations
Industry UsageFood production, cereal manufacturingFood packaging and distribution
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Production Support (K - Night Shift)

Post Consumer Brands

Asheboro, NC • On-site

$20.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Post Consumer Brands rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

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 LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.
Location Description
The Post Consumer Brands plant in Asheboro, NC, features some of the most modern cereal production technology in the industry and the facility has quadrupled in size since it opened in 2007. Asheboro's 200+ team members produce some of our newest and most innovative cereals, like Oreo Puff's cereal! While there is plenty to do right in Asheboro, the town is only a few hours from the Atlantic Ocean in one direction and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the other direction.
Responsibilities
Why You Want to Work at Post
  • Pay starts at $20.60/hour
  • 3 weeks PTO for new hires
  • Target 7.5% annual bonus
  • Clean and highly automated facility
  • Air-conditioned plant
  • Free take-home cereal
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
  • PPE provided or reimbursed by the company
  • Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company
  • 401(k) with 6% match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits'

Schedule: 5:30 PM to 5:50 AM
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and Coordinate all sanitation within general facilities and GMP support areas
  • Trains and coaches other employees learning new equipment, processes and/or procedures.
  • Coordinate & responsible for100% for MCS completion on time.
  • Ensures all required materials/ingredients are staged and available appropriately.
  • Responds safely to upset conditions, and recognizes failure patterns and adjusts or requests resources, and communicates appropriately.
  • Supports root cause analysis process and implementation of corrective actions following upset conditions.
  • Maintains basic knowledge and understanding of SQF requirements.
  • Learns, supports, and performs Basic Equipment Care (BEC) tasks accurately and on time.
  • Follows established SOP's and Food Safety requirements.
  • Operates Material Handling/inventory management equipment, such as scan guns, forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, etc. in a safe manner.
  • Supports cleaning of production equipment, following GMP and food safety requirements.
  • Performs rounds including 5S+1 and standard work.
  • Fills in as Production Support on shift as necessary to cover gaps.
  • Completes job duties in an efficient manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices.
  • Maintains clean work areas and performs sanitation tasks.
  • May participate in special projects, assignments, and trainings.
  • Assists in other areas across the platform upon request.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate all related production equipment.
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions or work direction.
  • Basic math and computer skills.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form in English.
  • Ability to problem solve entry-level problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardizations/alternatives exist.
  • Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of the day; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.
  • Good work history and acceptable attendance.

Competencies:
  • Communication Skills: Writing & Listening Skills, Training Skills
  • Execution Skills: Results Oriented, Problem Solving
  • People Skills: Team Building
  • Personal Behaviors: Flexibility & Initiative

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