Maintenance Technician

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. 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.

Location Description

The Hazelwood, Missouri plant produces a variety of fruit and nut products, including organic and non‑organic items, as well as trail mixes, with annual production of approximately 25 million pounds. The site supports a team of nearly 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying products to the region.

Hazelwood is located in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and is home to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, providing convenient transportation access and connectivity. The community offers proximity to major highways, a large and diverse workforce, and a long‑standing manufacturing presence, making it a well‑connected and attractive location for operations and employees alike.

Responsibilities

Post Consumer Brands, formerly known as 8th Avenue Food & Provisions

This position is 2nd shift: Mon-Fri, 3p - 11:30p (with occasional Sat overtime)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery, building infrastructure, and operation support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair mechanical/electrical issues of facility machinery as requested by the maintenance manager/supervisor on a daily basis.
• Improve the functioning of the machinery by making mechanical adjustments and performing preventative maintenance.
• Perform basic building maintenance and repairs including, but not limited to drywall repairs, painting, and any other such type of activities that may arise from time to time.
• Complete daily maintenance work orders and deliver them to the maintenance supervisor/coordinator.
• Clean and maintain work area after mechanical work has been performed on a daily basis.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education And Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of technical/mechanical experience in Food Production preferred.
• Completed or currently enrolled in technical degree/certificate program.
• Familiarity with GMPs and work in a food safe environment preferred.
• Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systems and Control System knowledge preferred.
• Experience with High-Speed Packaging Machinery and industrial electrical PLC is a plus.
• Able to work as part of a diverse team or independently to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Positive, proactive and self-motivated with leadership qualities.
• An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
• Bi-lingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift, move or otherwise manipulate 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and elevated surfaces.