Maintenance Mechanic

5 days ago

Lawrence, KS, United States Post Consumer Brands Full time
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 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 and Facebook 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

Weekend Maintenance Mechanic

Starting rate: $35.71 per hour

The schedule for the Weekend Maintenance Mechanic will be:
  • Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays
  • 12-hour shifts, 6pm - 6am
  • Shift premium: $1.50 per hour
Responsibilities

In the Maintenance Mechanic role, you will:
  • Maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles 'n Bits
  • Review work orders to ensure materials are available and develop manpower and scheduling estimates. Initiate work orders when work cannot be performed immediately
  • Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed
  • 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
  • Strong mechanical aptitude combined with good diagnostic skills
  • Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities
  • A proven track record of consistent performance delivering safety and quality
  • Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions
  • Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability and willingness to communicate with cross functional teams
  • Experience in food manufacturing preferred
Expectations:
  • Able to operate, perform basic physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various equipment
  • Able to lift objects up to 60 pounds frequently
  • Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
  • Qualified candidates may be required to complete an assessment

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