Machine Operator II (12 hour shifts) - GA $15.41/hr +$.50 shift pay

Post Holdings · Fitzgerald · $15.41/hr (stated in the posting)

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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 www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

The Fitzgerald, Georgia plant is a significant contributor to the U.S. peanut supply, producing approximately 50% of the nation’s peanuts and 108 million pounds of peanut butter annually. The site employs approximately 250 employees and plays an important role in both the local economy and the broader food supply chain.

Located in the heart of Fitzgerald, the community is known for its welcoming small‑town feel and unique local character. The city is famously home to wild chickens that freely roam the downtown area- so much so that the town hosts an annual Wild Chicken Festival in their honor. Fitzgerald also offers a lively calendar of festivals, concerts, and parades throughout the year, contributing to a strong sense of community and quality of life.

MACHINE OPERATOR II  $15.41/hr+.50 shift pay

Position Summary:  

Golden Boy Foods, a member of the 8th Avenue Food and Provisions Family, is a leading Manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of private label food products.  We supply peanut butter to leading grocery retailers, top food service distributors, and industrial bakeries across North America.  Our Fitzgerald, GA location has an opening for Operator II.  The position will be filled by candidates who can consistently maintain a good attendance record and meet production standards while working on manufacturing equipment within a Food Manufacturing facility. A focus on health and safety and food safety are key.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Before startup - checks equipment and work area to ensure safety and sanitation conditions are ready for use.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for sanitation purposes.
• Set up and adjust Equipment for production runs.
• Based on line speed, adjusts equipment to meet specifications, and periodically checks product to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform all quality checks assigned to each position on the production line.
• Coordinates with other departments when needed to ensure the flow of the packaging materials and raw materials meet line needs.
• Maintains and properly rotates inventory for proper FIFO.
• Maintains records and compiles reports as required for production and quality.
• Assists with and performs changeovers and /or adjustments on machines within area of responsibility.
• Read and interpret packaging specifications, schedules, pallet configurations, code date formats, and all customer specifications.
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be capable of reading and writing
• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have the ability to complete simple oral and written communication
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ Years in Food Manufacturing 
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6 hours per shift

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be capable of reading and writing
• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have the ability to complete simple oral and written communication
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ Years in Food Manufacturing 
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6 hours per shift

MACHINE OPERATOR II  $15.41/hr+.50 shift pay

Position Summary:  

Golden Boy Foods, a member of the 8th Avenue Food and Provisions Family, is a leading Manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of private label food products.  We supply peanut butter to leading grocery retailers, top food service distributors, and industrial bakeries across North America.  Our Fitzgerald, GA location has an opening for Operator II.  The position will be filled by candidates who can consistently maintain a good attendance record and meet production standards while working on manufacturing equipment within a Food Manufacturing facility. A focus on health and safety and food safety are key.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Before startup - checks equipment and work area to ensure safety and sanitation conditions are ready for use.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for sanitation purposes.
• Set up and adjust Equipment for production runs.
• Based on line speed, adjusts equipment to meet specifications, and periodically checks product to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform all quality checks assigned to each position on the production line.
• Coordinates with other departments when needed to ensure the flow of the packaging materials and raw materials meet line needs.
• Maintains and properly rotates inventory for proper FIFO.
• Maintains records and compiles reports as required for production and quality.
• Assists with and performs changeovers and /or adjustments on machines within area of responsibility.
• Read and interpret packaging specifications, schedules, pallet configurations, code date formats, and all customer specifications.
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be capable of reading and writing
• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have the ability to complete simple oral and written communication
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ Years in Food Manufacturing 
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6 hours per shift

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