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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:** 29348

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 8** **th** **Avenue

8 th 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. 8 th 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 8 th 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 Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery and building infrastructure. The primary function of this position is to operate the waste water equipment to ensure that the effluent is maintained to acceptable levels. There will also be basic building maintenance and repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Repair mechanical issues of facility machinery as requested by the maintenance manager/supervisor on a daily basis.

+ Monitor and operate the waste water equipment to ensure that the plant effluent is maintained at acceptable levels that meet the GVRD/regulatory requirements.

+ Improve the functioning of the machinery by making mechanical adjustments and performing preventative maintenance.

+ Perform basic building maintenance and repairs including but not limited to drywall repairs, painting, and any other such type of activities that may arise from time to time.

+ Complete daily mechanical maintenance and repair record forms and deliver them to the maintenance supervisor/coordinator.

+ Clean and maintain work area after mechanical work has been performed on a daily basis.

+ Perform quality welding and electrical work as required.

+ Other duties, as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Minimum of two (2) years of technical/mechanical experience in Food Production

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

+ Associate's degree or certificate from two-year College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Familiarity with Sanitary Environments.

+ Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systems and Control System knowledge an asset.

+ Experience with High-Speed Packaging Machinery and industrial electrical PLC preferred.

+ Forklift, High Reach certificate.

+ Positive, proactive and self-motivated with leadership qualities.

+ An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

**Physical Requirements:** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

+ Must be able to periodically lift / move up to 50 lbs.

+ Ability to climb and work from ladders and elevated surfaces

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)