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Brand: Post Consumer Brands

Categories: Quality

Locations: Lawrence, Kansas

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 23536

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 Rachael Ray® 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 for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. Location Description The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams. Responsibilities Food Safety Technician Starting rate: $26.33 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday Location Description The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams. Brand Description It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc. recently acquired several pet food brands from The J.M. Smucker Co. Upon closing of the acquisition, Post has created a new pet food platform within Post Consumer Brands. This role is part of the team of 1,000 employees who joined the Post family to focus on and grow these iconic pet brands. 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. Our business is growing and that’s where you come in. Our company is a hearty mix of ambitious people who want to make great things happen. Business Unit Description 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. 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. General Purpose This position will support the Food Safety/Sanitation initiatives. The Food Safety Technician will directly work with the plant personnel to help assure that the Lawrence facility meets or exceeds food safety & sanitation initiatives and expectations as directed by the QFS Supervisor and plant policies/procedures. Responsibilities Conduct internal Food Safety & Sanitation audits Maintain oversight & upkeep of the Environmental Monitoring Program Gather, plate, read and document in house micro activities Conduct ATP testing on post sanitation cleanups and supply needed feedback of results Assist with the upkeep of the Master Cleaning Schedules and their documentation Oversee assigned pre-requisite programs Assist in developing, writing, and maintaining Food Safety Procedures Complete daily plant inspection and enter work requests as needed Operate forklifts, scissor/boom lifts, floor sweeper/scrubbers as needed & change forklift batteries Conduct the daily activities of the janitorial tasks Assist in the oversight of the plant recycle program Maintain chemical dispensing stations, footbaths, and inventory of their chemicals Qualifications Undergraduate degree in animal science, feed science, life science or equivalent preferred Demonstrated leadership skills (including communication skills) that pursue the general intent of the plant policies and procedures Willingness to make decisions, acts upon them, and accept accountability Manufacturing, food safety and quality experience Laboratory experience preferred Willingness to obtain further Food Safety education Ability to provide training and instruction in Food Safety Methods & Equipment Must have excellent computer skills in: Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS Access, PowerPoint Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds Strong mechanical aptitude combined with good diagnostic skills Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment as well as cross-functionally Basic safety knowledge Ability to organize and execute several responsibilities that take place simultaneously through establishment of priorities, action plan, calculation of risk and re-assessment Additional Information Must adhere to strict attendance policy Physically demanding position Practicing under Good Manufacturing Practices and Regulatory Food Safety Program Must have desire to work in constantly changing, progressive environment Other duties as assigned

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