Material Handler

Full Time
Lawrence, KS 66049
$22.05 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
Business Unit Overview:
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.
Brand:
It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc. recently announced an agreement to buy several pet food brands from The J.M. Smucker Co. The transaction is anticipated to close early in the second calendar quarter of 2023. Upon closing of the acquisition, Post expects to create a new pet food platform within Post Consumer Brands. This role is part of the team of 1,000 employees who will soon join 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.
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:

Material Handler

Openings are on 2nd and 3rd shifts:
  • 2nd shift works Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - midnight
  • 3rd shift works Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 pm - 8:00 am
Starting rate: $22.05 per hour
Shift differential: $.40 per hour for 2nd shft and $.55 per hour for 3rd shift

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.

Responsibilities

In the Material Handler role, you will:
  • Operate forklifts to load and unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer needs
  • Maintain forklifts and other equipment to reduce/eliminate downtime
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
Qualifications:
The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:
  • Possess a high school diploma or a GED
  • Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Forklift experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

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