PALLETIZER SERVICE OPERATOR - Post Holdings : Job Details

Business Unit Overview 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 ofOats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. 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. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. 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 Palletizer Service Operator (PSO) Starting rate: $28.55 per hour The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. 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 Responsibilities In the Palletizer Service Operator role, you will: Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse Qualifications The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications: Knowledge of fork truck operations to ensure a smooth transition of product and to keep damage at a minimum Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift sixty-five # rolls of stretch wrap into position Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment Ability to follow rules and procedures Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment Strong problem-solving skills Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) Effective communication skills Detail oriented/paperwork accuracy essential to decipher loading diagrams to insure no over-weight trucks Quick Learner Ability to interact cross-functionally Ability to work independently with minimum supervision