Job Description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers.

The company was formed in October 8 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.

Lee Partners, ( THL ), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 0s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees’ well-being comes first. That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short- / long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, (k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.

Position Summary :

The Die Room Attendant plays a critical role as a part of our press operations team. This role is responsible for preparing and receiving dies, maintaining ingredients and ensuring the die room & sifter area are sanitized.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• General sanitation of die room and the third-floor sifter areas daily
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule for the die room and third floor sifter area
• Prepare and receive dies from a production schedule
• Operate all die room and ingredient metering systems
• Add ingredients and record accurate documentation of lot numbers and quantities.
• Clean production equipment as requested by the press operators
• Participate in food safety and safety audits of the assigned work areas
• Conduct visual reading of ingredient levels for replacement needs
• Assist press operators with tasks when requested
• Provide material requirement lists to maintain the sanitation of the assigned department areas
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of : safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required :

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills :

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, stand and walk for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to reach up shoulders for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in small spaces for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to do simple grasping, fine manipulation and feeling for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to pounds for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat / humidity for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to push and pull for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to pounds for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to wear a respirator, as needed
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, distinguish objects and equipment visually, and

Last updated : 2024-05-10