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 It’s an exciting time in pet food! Post Holdings, Inc., recently announced an agreement to acquire Perfection Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of private label and co-manufactured pet food and baked treats. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the calendar year in 2023. This role is part of the Perfection Pet Foods team of 250+ employees who will soon join the Post family to help grow the pet food business. Location Description Visalia, CA is home to 360,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and office space. Approximately 250 employees work here, utilizing the latest technologies and systems, capable of producing extensive, diverse, and innovative pet food products. Visalia is in California’s San Joaquin Valley and the gateway to Sequoia National Park, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It also has a minor league baseball team, the Visalia California Oaks, and several colleges and universities. Responsibilities Basic Function: This is a mid-level position responsible for safely and efficiently operating the drying machine to ensure product compliance to established standards. This position sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates various pieces of computerized and manual equipment. Strict compliance with the facility Food Safety and Quality Management System Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions is required. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Observe flow of materials through equipment and listen for machine malfunctions (e.g. jamming or spillage). Set mixer controls according to run schedule specifications. Set-up die-roll for specific dough rate. Observe/Examine products during and after drying process to ensure conformance with standards. Observe temperature/humidity/product samples and adjust controls, such as conveyer speeds and die-roll settings, in order to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific products. Read work orders in order to determine quantities and types of products to be dried; with knowledge of products being produced. Record production data, such as weight and amount of product processed, type of product, and time and any hand-adds that will be needed processing. Complete batching forms with the correct information and record used ingredients. Clean conveyer belt and die-roll between product change. Responsible for housekeeping of the mixer/die-roll area. (e.g. sweeping the floor, removing trash, cleaning the machine at the end of the shift, preparing for next shift’s production, and finalizing any paperwork in an accurate, clear, and concise manner). Ensure dies are cleaned and stored properly. Clean equipment meticulously. Report any food safety issue observed to manager/supervisor. Report any security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, or other suspicious behavior observed to manager/supervisor. Complete and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Daily Routine List (DRL), HACCP procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Compliance. Maintain a food-safe sanitary environment at all times. Complete records/quality checks with accuracy and attention to detail. Escalate any non-conforming product/equipment/material to the appropriate manager/supervisor immediately. Follow Company’s quality assurance procedures and protocols at all times while on duty (eg. Labeling of containers, Inventory Control, PM programs). Promote a positive proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged. Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary. Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor. Qualifications Qualifications and Competencies: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully: Education/Experience: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred. Previous “hands on” machine operating experience. Skills: Ability to communicate in English effectively verbally and in written form. Basic mechanical and math knowledge. Basic computer skills (touch screen). Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Takes direction well, open to feedback and does not have a problem submitting to authority. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk, stand, push, and work long hours. Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds; occasionally lift/move objects weighing greater than 75 pounds. Regularly climb ladders and occasionally work at heights of 100 feet. Environment: Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment. Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust. Regularly exposed to a moderate to severe noise levels. Occasionally exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Note: Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Plant Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time. Offers of employment will be determined by factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training and geographical location of the open position. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Pay: The pay range for this position is up to $23 per hour, dependent on experience. We offer competitive benefit plans and programs to eligible employees, including but not limited to: Medical Prescription drug Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability coverage Employee assistance programs (includes counseling, coaching, online programs, etc.) 401(k) Paid time off Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: At Post Consumer Brands, we are genuinely committed to diversity, equity, AND inclusion and understand that the presence of diversity alone does not create an inclusive and equitable workplace. Furthermore, our commitment to DEI is rooted in our values and how we work. Our DEI Advisory Committee works to bring our beliefs and commitments to life through our four focus pillars: Community, Workforce, Workplace, and Marketplace.