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Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator
Lawrence, KS
Competitive Starting Pay $24.44
Opportunity will be on 2nd shift

2nd shift works 3:30 pm - midnight, Monday - Friday

It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc. recently announced an agreement to buy several pet food brands from The J.M. Smucker Co. The transaction is anticipated to close early in the second calendar quarter of 2023. Upon closing of the acquisition, Post expects to create a new pet food platform within Post Consumer Brands. This role is part of the team of 1,000 employees who will soon join the Post family to focus on and grow these iconic pet brands.

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. 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. 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

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include:

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Bonus, and Annual Holiday Bonus
Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day

Your Opportunity

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

In this role, you will:

Operate and monitor packaging equipment with emphasis on safety, quality and speed in support of the manufacturing of products such as Kibbles ‘n Bits, Gravy Train, and Ol’ Roy. Activities include start-up, shutdown, change over and cleaning packaging equipment and areas
Responsible for all necessary quality checks and inspections. React accordingly to results of said checks
Maintain sanitation and safety at excellent levels in the packaging areas

The Right Role For You

Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company!

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience in a food manufacturing environment and knowledge of process improvement preferred
Proven mechanical or electrical aptitude preferred
Ability to prioritize work in a fast paced, high speed manufacturing environment
A proven track record of good attendance and consistent performance delivering consistent safety and quality
Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions

Expectations:

Able to operate, perform basic physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various equipment
Able to lift objects up to 65 pounds frequently
Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
Qualified candidates may be required to complete an assessment

Learn More About Working at Smucker

Thriving Together Philosophy
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

Our Values That Define the Smucker Culture

By The J.M. Smucker Co.

We will own and market food brands that hold the #1 market position in their respective category, with an emphasis on North America, while maintaining a global perspective.

23 jobs

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Orrville, OH

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023