What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batching Operator I - PPF position at Post Consumer Brands?
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 companys 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 :
Its 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 Californias 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 :
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Operate and understand batching and grinding equipment using WEM automation operating system. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, Hammer Mills, Bulk Mixer, Weigh Scales, and Mill Elevators and drags.
- Fix or diagnose any mechancial problems with batching equipment; escalate to the Maintenance department, if necessary.
- Give clear communication and direction to several deparments including, but not limited to : Material Handlers, Truck Drivers, Micro-ingredient Warehouse personnel, Post personnel, Extrustion operators, and Maintenance department personnel.
- Monitor levels of bulk raw material bins. Work with procurement department and Post to coordinate delievery of bulk shipments.
- Ensure the goods delivered to the warehouse are in accordance with approved orders and the associated bill of lading or invoice. Quality check received items prior to unloading. Take samples of prodcut coming off the trucks. Verify the food safety of each load. Maintain records of all bulk inbound shipments.
- Responsible for housekeeping of the batching department. Including but not limited to : sweeping the floor, removing the trash, cleaning at the end of the shift, preparing for next day's / shift's production, and finalizing any paperwork in an accurate, clear, and consise manner.
- Report any food safety issues, security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, and / 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 recoreds / quality checks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Escalate any non-conforming prodcut / 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 Contorl, PM programs).
- Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
- Available for overtime work on scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager / supervisor.
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