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**Brand:** 8th Ave Food & Provisions

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Hazelwood, Missouri

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 15978

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 About 8th Avenue 8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses. The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm. Are you looking for us? The feeling of pride you get when you see something you made being used to nurture the community around you is something you can’t replace. That’s what 8th Avenue Food & Provisions can do for you! We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible. We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products. We’re looking for you! This is an exciting time to join our growing organization! Position Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is a valuable team member who may perform a variety of duties relating to the production of private label and branded dried fruit and nut products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely perform production line duties which may include but aren’t limited to packaging, labeling, mixing, dumping, frying, roasting, etc. Adhere to all Company and regulatory policies, procedures, and regulations Provide assistance to Line Operator(s) Monitor line and/or product for discrepancies and report according to Company SOPs Complete documentation as required Maintain a clean and safe environment Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

Experience working in a food manufacturing environment considered an asset Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively in a highly diverse environment Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm in stressful situations Adaptable, punctual, and detail-oriented Able to work alternate hours including but not limited to overtime, weekends and holidays as required

**Physical Requirements:** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk and work in high heat/humidity for 7+ hours per shift Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 2+ hours per shift. Must be able to perform simple grasping for 7+ hours .

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)