Machine Operator 6pm-6am

About the Company

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 Jonesboro, Ark. location is home to more than 200 team members and supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual holiday toy drive.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and distribution equipment and processes.
• Ensure all required materials and ingredients are staged and available.
• Support timely and efficient changeovers on equipment.
• Respond safely to upset conditions, divert product, clear jams, start and stop equipment, recognize failure patterns, adjust or request resources, and communicate appropriately.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions following upset conditions.
• Maintain basic knowledge and understanding of SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements.
• Learn, support, and perform Basic Equipment Care (BEC) tasks accurately and on time.
• Load and change packaging materials into required equipment and manage basic system operation.
• Follow established SOPs and Food Safety requirements.
• Operate material handling and inventory management equipment (e.g., scan guns, forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts) safely.
• Support cleaning of production equipment following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety requirements.
• Record production data for measuring waste, downtime, production efficiency, or other pertinent metrics.
• Train and coach other employees on new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Complete job duties efficiently while supporting plant safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practices.
• Maintain clean work areas and perform sanitation tasks.
• Participate in special projects, assignments, and trainings as needed.
• Assist in other areas across the platform upon request.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate production equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions or directions.
• 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.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal English.
• Ability to problem-solve entry-level issues and handle variables in situations with standardizations or alternatives.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including standing, kneeling, climbing, and walking for extended periods.
• Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching of upper and lower extremities.
• Comfortable working in hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Good work history and acceptable attendance record.

Pay

$23.04 per hour

Schedule

6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 2-2-3 schedule