Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500+ employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22+ acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.
Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Location Description
Michael Foods, Inc's. Norfolk, Nebraska location is northwest of Omaha. The area is known for their manufacturing, farming (both livestock and grain), education, retailing, and wholesaling. Well-known as the home of Johnny Carson. Our location produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products, for use in products such as seasonings, soups, and instant meals.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate and manage E Dryer equipment
- Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others and demonstrate safety as a top priority
- Assist with equipment set-up in processing room; set up and perform mid-week & weekend cleanup; assist with parts and floor washing in processing area
- Frequently retrieve and tag samples of sanitizing water for lab testing
- Watch and control flow of product
- Minimize product loss
- Must be able to assemble and disassemble machinery; take lines apart using wrench and wash pipes
- Complete internal HACCP training
- Keep work area neat. Clean and sanitize all dryer equipment after use
- Use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.) Use lockout/tag out procedures when required
- Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
- Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments; be willing to fill in where needed
- Maintain good personal hygiene
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Assume personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs/tasks, and actively determine ways to improve safety
- Adhere to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality
- Ensure regulatory compliance at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
Work Experience: Up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Language Skills: Ability to read, speak, write, and comprehend simple English instructions; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Computer Skills: Some basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and Google
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Adaptable to constant changes in the workplace
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require hearing protection. Special care must be taken when working with or around microbes and chemicals. Safety material are provided and Personal Protective Equipment should be worn where applicable (lab and production floor). Must be able to work in 80 to 100-degree temperatures.
Other Skills and Abilities: Must have good people skills with an ability to listen, understand, collaborate, communicate, and assure complete information. Teamwork is essential