Weekend Data Entry Jobs in Springfield, OR (NOW HIRING)

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.

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and nonorganic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its longstanding connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyleoriented community for employees and their families.

Wage: $20.00+ depending on experience

2nd Shift Differential:  $1.00/hr

3rd Shift Differential: $1.50/hr!

Position Summary:

Our 8th Avenue Lead Operator are critical leaders of our production teams.  The Lead Operator performs the duties of a Production Operator II and also provides training, onboarding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift.   This role leads front line employees to accomplish production throughput and quality goals in a safe and cost-efficient manner at the direction of Management. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage production processes to ensure to “Best in Class” production standards and meet goals
• Coordinate with supervisor and other Leads on an as needed basis to establish schedules, job assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Monitor/manage/maintain equipment, crew and packaging operator processes to ensure compliance to GMP’s and safety standards.
• Communicate with other departments (QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, etc.) as necessary.
• Confer with Supervisor to resolve employee issues and take appropriate action.
• Must be available to attend training seminars/classes as needed.
• Deliver, conduct, coordinate training activities within the department.
• Deliver and manage work assignments of crew members.
• Coordinate break rotation schedules in a timely manner that complies with labor laws, and maintains production flow.
• Communicate all applicable line production information to following Lead/Supervisor in shift-change hand-off to ensure smooth transition.
• Continually inspect raw materials and finished goods to ensure safe, quality food of the highest standard.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all samples are collected and delivered to QA as instructed in each batch ticket.
• Continually monitor processes and finished goods to ensure all is within specification, so as to catch & resolve any error or malfunction as soon as possible and prevent waste.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs as it pertains to this position.
• Replenish supplies, and ensure proper tools are available to crew to support efficient production.
• Aid in the resolution of any machine malfunction or processing error to resume/continue efficient production of safe, quality product.
• Monitor and verify all reporting and tracking is complete and timely, to ensure proper traceability throughout production processes.
• Keep work area clean and free from hazards.
• Communicate ANY hazards, and/or pest sighting to appropriate department for a timely resolution.
• Production data entry, via computer
• Ensure the performance reports are filled out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all items on the line shadow boards are intact and accounted for.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing production environment
• Experience operating a forklift, motorized pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
• Respect co-workers in actions and communication
• Ability to relieve any position on the line and work independently at speed
• Use computers and software
• Must be punctual and available to work overtime and weekends upon request.
• ATP Testing certified

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

• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb/work off ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ 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 55 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

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing production environment
• Experience operating a forklift, motorized pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
• Respect co-workers in actions and communication
• Ability to relieve any position on the line and work independently at speed
• Use computers and software
• Must be punctual and available to work overtime and weekends upon request.
• ATP Testing certified

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

• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb/work off ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ 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 55 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