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**Brand:** Post Consumer Brands

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Visalia, California

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 27181

Job Description

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 of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as 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 and Facebook for the latest news. Brand It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc., recently announced an agreement to acquire Perfection Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of private label and co-manufactured pet food and baked treats. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the calendar year in 2023. This role is part of the Perfection Pet Foods team of 250+ employees who will soon join the Post family to help grow the pet food business. Location Description Visalia, CA is home to 360,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and office space. Approximately 250 employees work here, utilizing the latest technologies and systems, capable of producing extensive, diverse, and innovative pet food products. Visalia is in California’s San Joaquin Valley and the gateway to Sequoia National Park, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It also has a minor league baseball team, the Visalia California Oaks, and several colleges and universities. Responsibilities Basic Function: This is an entry-level position responsible for safely and efficiently operating the drying machine to ensure product compliance. This position sets up, adjusts, maintains, and operates various pieces of computerized and manual equipment in the drying process. Strict compliance with the facility Food Safety and Quality Management System Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions is required. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Observe flow of materials and listen for machine malfunctions, such as jamming or spillage. Set temperature and time controls; light oven, burners, dryers, or roasters; and start equipment, such as conveyors, cylinders, blowers, dryers or pumps. Observe, feel or otherwise examine products during and after drying processing in order to ensure conformance to standards. Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, product samples, and adjust controls, such as thermostats and valves, in order to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages. Transfer product from dryer to fat coating system then into storage bins. Read work orders in order to determine quantities and types of products to be dried. Must have knowledge of products being produced. Record production data, such as weight and amount of product processed, type of product, and time and temperature of processing. Complete NRI testing form to ensure product integrity. Use basic measuring tools to measure and weigh fat. Clear dislodge blockages in bins, screens, using poles, brushes, mallets, or other similar equipment. Responsible for housekeeping of the drying machine and plant area (e.g. sweeping the floor, removing trash, cleaning the machine at the end of the shift, preparing for next shift’s production, and finalizing any paperwork in an accurate, clear, and concise manner). Clean equipment meticulously. Report any food safety issue observed to manager/supervisor. Report any security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, or other suspicious behavior observed to manager/supervisor. Complete and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Daily Routine List (DRL), HACCP procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Compliance. Maintain a food-safe sanitary environment at all times. Complete records/quality checks with accuracy and attention to detail. Escalate any non-conforming product/equipment/material to the appropriate manager/supervisor immediately. Follow Company’s quality assurance procedures and protocols at all times while on duty (eg. Labeling of containers, Inventory Control, PM programs). Promote a positive proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged. Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary. Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully: Education/Experience: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to communicate in English effectively verbally and in written form. One to two (1-2) years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred. Previous “hands on” machine operating experience. Skills: Basic computer skills (touch screen). Basic mechanical and math knowledge. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Understands the general job tasks and can perform each task with consistent guidance. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Receives direction well, open to feedback and does not have a problem submitting to authority

**Physical Requirements:** Continuously stand and walk throughout the day. Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift objects weighing greater than 50 pounds. Regularly climb ladders and occasionally work at heights of 100 feet. Environment: Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment. Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust. Regularly exposed to a moderate to severe noise levels. Regularly exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Post and its subsidiaries and/or affiliates require all employees to be verified through the I-9 and E-Verify process to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. within three days of beginning employment. Note: Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Plant Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time. Offers of employment will be determined by factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training and geographical location of the open position. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Pay: The pay range for this position is up to $21.42 per hour, dependent on experience. We offer competitive benefit plans and programs to eligible employees, including but not limited to: Medical Prescription drug Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability coverage Employee assistance programs (includes counseling, coaching, online programs, etc.) 401(k) Paid time off Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: At Post Consumer Brands, we are genuinely committed to diversity, equity, AND inclusion and understand that the presence of diversity alone does not create an inclusive and equitable workplace. Furthermore, our commitment to DEI is rooted in our values and how we work. Our DEI Advisory Committee works to bring our beliefs and commitments to life through our four focus pillars: Community, Workforce, Workplace, and Marketplace.

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)