Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Palletizer Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKlingerstown, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write basic correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), and housekeeping requirements.
Take personal responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Operate robotic palletizing machines and ensure cases are stacked according to product stock-keeping unit (SKU) and production line.
Ensure full pallets are properly indexed and wrapped with plastic.
Enter required data into the SAP system accurately.
Maintain frequent communication with leads and/or supervisors.
Ensure empty pallets, slip sheets, and other necessary supplies are readily available.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
Verify products meet required specifications and take corrective action when necessary.
Manually stack product cases as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the palletizing area, promptly removing debris and dirt.
Follow safe work practices, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines; maintain sanitary conditions and product quality to support SQF Level 3 certification; and report conditions or practices that may negatively affect food safety, food quality, or employee safety.
Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Safely lift up to 55 pounds when handling CHEP pallets for hand-stacking finished outgoing products; whenever possible, two people should lift or move pallets, and employees should not lift beyond their personal capability.
Continuously lift up to 30 pounds when hand-stacking finished-product cases.
Work independently when required.
Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
High attention to detail.
Work indoors in a continuously cold environment.
Climb and traverse stairs.
Wear designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) policies and procedures established for robotic palletizing equipment.
Obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator Certification.
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential job duties.
Operate specific equipment and tools.
Use computers, including spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade.
Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Robotic Palletizing Operator is to monitor robotic palletizing machines while following all safety policies and procedures as they collect and separate cases of egg patties and/or omelets according to product SKU and production line. This role ensures that cases are not mixed on pallets. The Distribution department, customers, and consumers benefit from the Palletizing Operator’s work by ensuring orders are sorted accurately and correctly.

This position is responsible for consistently complying with all safety work rules and reinforcing Safety as a Core Value. The role ensures that all Food Safety and Quality–related policies, procedures, and activities are followed uniformly to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all safety policies, including LOTO, PPE, PIT, and housekeeping requirements.
Assume personal responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
Always ensure regulatory compliance.
Operate robotic palletizing machines, ensuring cases are properly stacked according to product SKU and line.
Ensure all full pallets are properly indexed and wrapped with plastic.
Accurately enter required data into the SAP system.
Maintain frequent communication with leads and/or supervisors.
Ensure empty pallets, slip sheets, and other necessary supplies are readily available.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
Verify that products meet required specifications and take corrective action when necessary.
Manually stack cases of product as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the palletizing area, ensuring debris and dirt are promptly removed.
Follow safe work practices, GMP, and HACCP guidelines; maintain sanitary conditions and product quality to support SQF Level 3 certification. Report any conditions or practices that may negatively impact food safety, food quality, or employee safety.
Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write basic correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Ability to safely lift up to 55 lbs. when handling CHEP pallets for hand-stacking finished outgoing products. Whenever possible, two (2) people should lift or move pallets. Employees should never lift beyond their personal capability.
Ability to continuously lift up to 30 lbs. when hand-stacking cases of finished product.
Ability to work independently when required.
Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work indoors in a continuously cold environment.
Ability to climb and traverse stairs.
Ability to wear designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Ability to adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) policies and procedures established for robotic palletizing equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator Certification.
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential job duties.
Ability to operate specific equipment and tools.
Proficiency in computer usage, including experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills that may be required.

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About the Company

Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company that grows its business mainly through acquisitions. It oversees a portfolio of food and beverage products, food processing, and pet care brands, built through strategic purchases such as Perfection Pet in 2023. The company’s products reach consumers across multiple segments by acquiring and integrating brands rather than developing everything in-house. The core way its products work is through a diversified brand portfolio under one corporate umbrella, allowing cross-brand distribution, scale, and operating efficiency rather than a single product line. Compared with peers, Post Holdings emphasizes growth through continuous acquisitions to broaden its footprint and diversify revenue streams across categories. Its stated goal is to expand its market position by acquiring, integrating, and growing brands in the consumer packaged goods space to create a larger and more diversified business.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maplewood, MO
Founded: 1897

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