Palletizer Service Operator - D Shift

Brand: Post Consumer Brands

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Lawrence, Kansas

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31890

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. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. 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 and follow us on LinkedIn ( or Facebook ( for the latest news.

Location Description

The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 200+ 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

Palletizer Service Operator (PSO) - D Shift

The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. Team members will work:

• Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am

• Pay Rate: starts at $27.95 per hour

• Shift premium: $1.50 per hour

Responsibilities

In the Palletizer Service Operator role, you will:

• Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime

• Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed

• Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting

• Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line

• Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse

Qualifications

The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of fork truck operations to ensure a smooth transition of product and to keep damage at a minimum

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift sixty-five # rolls of stretch wrap into position

• Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation

• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment

• Ability to follow rules and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

• Effective communication skills

• Detail oriented/paperwork accuracy essential to decipher loading diagrams to insure no over-weight trucks

• Quick Learner

• Ability to interact cross-functionally

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Job Demands with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally

• Lift 12” from floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally

• Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally

• Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally

• Standing constantly

• Walking constantly

• Climbing stairs occasionally

• Reaching forward frequently

• Manual Dexterity constantly

Palletizer Service Operator (PSO) - D Shift

The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. Team members will work:

• Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Friday 6:00pm - 6:00am

• Pay Rate: starts at $27.95 per hour

• Shift premium: $1.50 per hour

Responsibilities

In the Palletizer Service Operator role, you will:

• Operate palletizers, unitizers, and upstackers efficiently to ensure minimum downtime

• Operate stretch wrappers efficiently and replace rolls of stretch wrap when needed

• Responsible for palletizer changeovers and troubleshooting

• Assist in any other areas of the warehouse as needed such as pulling pallets off the end of the line

• Keep sanitation and safety at an excellent level in the warehouse

The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of fork truck operations to ensure a smooth transition of product and to keep damage at a minimum

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to lift sixty-five # rolls of stretch wrap into position

• Fundamental knowledge of palletizer operation

• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment

• Ability to follow rules and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

• Effective communication skills

• Detail oriented/paperwork accuracy essential to decipher loading diagrams to insure no over-weight trucks

• Quick Learner

• Ability to interact cross-functionally

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Job Demands with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally

• Lift 12” from floor to Knuckle 55 lbs. occasionally

• Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally

• Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally

• Standing constantly

• Walking constantly

• Climbing stairs occasionally

• Reaching forward frequently

• Manual Dexterity constantly

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)