Operator

Post Consumer Brands is a business unit of Post Holdings Inc., formed from the combination of Post Foods and MOM Brands in May 2015. Since then, Post had added other brands, including the Weetabix U.S. portfolio of brands and TreeHouse Foods cereal business. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands today is the third-largest cereal company in the United States, with a broad portfolio of products spanning all segments of the category from iconic household name brands and value ready-to-eat cereals to natural/organic and hot cereal varieties. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make better happen every day. 

At Post Consumer Brands, we are driven by a single mission: Make Better Happen. This mission is multi-faceted and applies to the consumers we serve, the customers we partner with, and the shareholder value that we create. We are committed to safe, delicious breakfast cereal that is safely produced and responsibly marketed. With more than 85% of households in the United States buying cereal, our brands (Malt-O-Meal, Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Great Grains, Honeycomb, Grape-Nuts, and more) compete in one of the largest grocery categories and have been a staple in our consumers cupboards for more than 125 years!

The Post Consumer Brands plant in Tremonton, Utah is part of the company's West Coast network, with more than 220 team members supplying Malt-O-Meal bag cereals, PEBBLES  cereals, and more to a variety of retailers. When you join the Tremonton team, you'll be joining a group of motivated problem-solvers and safety-first culture. Calling all outdoor recreationists! Tremonton, Utah is home to nearly a dozen National Parks and Reserves and is located right next to the Wasatch Mountains, providing endless recreation opportunities for Post team members.

Line 4 I Team

Operates and monitors production equipment, shipping, receiving, finished product storage or staging materials and supply replenishment. Identifying and correcting routine and repetitive upset conditions. Requires good decision making skills while performing daily tasks and working safely around and/or operating moving equipment. May be a temporary or FT position. FT employees are required to be proficient in supporting the entire line/all equipment.

Job Activities/Duties:
• Perform all production equipment operations and production related tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Change over all related equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
• Maintain clean work areas, perform sanitation audits and develop action plans to correct problem areas.
• Perform expanded list of quality checks on raw ingredients, intermediate and finished products and packaging materials.
• Record production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency, or other pertinent data as required.
• Provide assistance in all related areas and participate in all activities of the Team.
• Prepare production reports and plan ahead to maximize efficiency of Team and equipment.
• Substitute for any Team Member during breaks/absence/vacation.
• Assist in other areas of the plant upon request.
• Participate in special projects/assignments/committees.
• Work with various support staff effectively and communicate pertinent information to other Team Members and shifts.
• Coordinate shift activities related to production.
• Participate in all training activities of the Team as required.
• Maintain flexibility to attend meetings during non-scheduled times as required.
• Perform a variety of audits as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Responsibilities: 

· Operates and monitors production and distribution equipment and process.

· Ensures all required materials/ingredients are staged and available appropriately.

· Supports timely and efficient change overs on equipment.

· Responds safely to upset conditions, diverts product, clears jams, starts and stops, 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.

· Loads/changes packaging materials into required equipment, and starts and stops basic system operation.

· 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.

· Records production data required for measuring waste, downtime or production efficiency, or other pertinent data as required.

· Trains and coaches other employees learning new equipment, processes and/or procedures.

· 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 & Competencies:

· 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 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 50 pounds; 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.

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