Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs in Manhattan, KS

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Brand

We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights.

That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

Location Description

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®.

Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away.

The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.

Responsibilities

Processing Operator

Starting rate : $26.10 per hour

EXCITING NEWS : Due to increasing customer demand, the Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS is transitioning to a 24 / 7 production schedule! Production team members will work :

• 12-hour shifts, either 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am (shifts do NOT rotate!)
• Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next week (either Tuesday - Thursday or Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays)
• Shift premiums up to $1.50 per hour

Location Description

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®.

Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away.

The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.

Brand Description

It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc. recently acquired several pet food brands from The J.M. Smucker Co.

Upon closing of the acquisition, Post has created a new pet food platform within Post Consumer Brands. This role is part of the team of 1,000 employees who joined the Post family to focus on and grow these iconic pet brands.

The company’s portfolio ranges from iconic brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, Grape-Nuts® and PEBBLES™ cereals, as well as Peter Pan® peanut butter to the top-selling Malt-O-Meal® brand of value ready-to-eat cereals and more.

Our business is growing and that’s where you come in. Our company is a hearty mix of ambitious people who want to make great things happen.

Business Unit Description

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings Inc., is focused on providing delicious food choices for every taste and budget.

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.

Responsibilities

In the Processing Operator role, you will :

• Operate and maintain processing equipment to optimize efficiency and to reduce / eliminate downtime
• Perform accurate, timely collection of data and product samples
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or a GED
• Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to communicate with cross functional teams
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred

Last updated : 2024-03-22