Business Unit Description: 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 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.
Lee Partners, L.P.
(THL), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities: About 8thAvenue8thAvenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers.
8thAvenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings private brands businesses.
The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.
Lee Partners, L.P.
(THL), a private equity firm.Are you looking for us?The feeling of pride you get when you see something you made being used to nurture the community around you is something you cant replace.
Thats what 8thAvenue Food & Provisions can do for youWe are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do We believe its whats inside that counts.
Whether its inside our packaging or inside our facilities, youll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible.We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products.Were looking for you This is an exciting time to join our growing organizationPosition Summary:Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is a valuable team member who may perform a variety of duties relating to the production of private label and branded dried fruit and nut products.
We have positions available on 2nd shift.Duties and Responsibilities:Safely perform production line duties which may include but arent limited to packaging, labeling, mixing, dumping, frying, roasting, etc.Adhere to all Company and regulatory policies, procedures, and regulationsProvide assistance to Line Operator(s)Monitor line and/or product for discrepancies and report according to Company SOPsComplete documentation as required Maintain a clean and safe environmentOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience Required:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Education, Experience, and Skills:Experience working in a food manufacturing environment considered an assetExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively in a highly diverse environmentAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in EnglishAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm in stressful situationsAdaptable, punctual, and detail-orientedAble to work alternate hours including but not limited to overtime, weekends and holidays as requiredPhysical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:Must be able to lift up to 50lbs Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk and work in high heat/humidity for 7 hours per shift Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 2 hours per shift.Must be able to perform simple grasping for 7 hours .