Line Operator I

About the Business Unit

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™, Malt-O-Meal™ cereal, Peter Pan™ peanut butter, Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™, and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions in pet food, cereal, nut butters, and granola. The company is committed to high standards of quality and values, driven by the idea of making lives better by making delicious food accessible for all.

About the Location

The Troy, Alabama plant produces peanut butter, with annual production of approximately 78 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 130 manufacturing and support employees. Troy is a growing community in southeast Alabama and home to Troy University, offering energy, cultural opportunities, and community engagement. The area provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

Labeler/Capper/Filler Operators run high-speed automated packaging equipment and manage all aspects of the packaging line. This position ensures products are packaged according to quality and safety standards.

• Operates packaging equipment according to product specifications and ensures accuracy.
• Adjusts machines as required and performs minor repairs and routine maintenance.
• Performs changeovers on equipment and maintains proper documentation.
• Continually checks the quality of the product, packaging, and case printing.
• Reports any issues or concerns and inspects/cleans equipment after each product change.
• Operates in accordance with health, safety, and fire prevention regulations.
• Reports machine problems to the shift supervisor/lead and ensures accurate machine logs.
• Fills out work order requests to ensure appropriate machine uptime.
• Maintains quality parameters for areas of responsibility.
• Follows established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Preferred Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude to repair equipment.