Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Multi-Machine Setup Op in New Hope, Minnesota
Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: New Hope, Minnesota
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 26208
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Set Up Operators perform key machine equipment changeovers to ensure that our high-speed automated packaging equipment and lines run optimally and according to product/customer specifications, resulting in minimal defects and scraps while successfully achieving expected output levels. Set Up Operators are responsible for the reduction of equipment downtime using the proper methods of machine adjustments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct changeover procedures on multiple packaging lines. Use tools, standard operating procedures, and specifications to set up machines according to customer and product specifications Demonstrate partnership with maintenance by providing technical knowledge, information, and oversight during preventative maintenance work in the Packaging department Operates packaging equipment and both tote stations according to product specifications and ensuring accuracy in weights and codes. Adjusts ALL machines as required. Maintains proper documentation of downtime and repairs. Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance work on equipment. Continually checks the quality of the product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns Inspects and conducts regular deep cleaning of equipment after each product change, and continuously maintains cleanliness of equipment. Operates in accordance with health, safety and fire prevention regulations and practices. Report machine problems to the shift supervisor and ensure machine logs are accurately filled out, detailing mechanical and non-mechanical downtime. Fill out work order requests as needed to ensure appropriate machine uptime Other duties, as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution Must have 2+ years’ experience operating long goods packaging equipment Must have 2+ years’ experience operating short goods packaging equipment Must have 2+ years’ experience operating bagger packaging equipment Must be able to work weekends, holidays, 12-hour shifts, and overtime
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
Associates degree in mechatronics, instrumentation, automation, or electrical fields Mechanical aptitude to repair equipment
Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to walk or stand for up to 12 hours per shift Must be able to reach above shoulders and climb/work off ladder for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to perform simple grasping for 8+ hours per shift Must be able to push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to list up-to 50 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
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)