Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Hazelwood, Missouri

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 25345

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 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 8th Avenue 8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue 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 can’t replace. That’s what 8th Avenue Food & Provisions can do for you! We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll 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. We’re looking for you! This is an exciting time to join our growing organization! Position Summary: This position is responsible for coordinating and providing leadership to the warehouse staff and assisting in the daily activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads the warehouse staff during shift and provide training. Oversees supplies and ensures finished goods are rotated and stored accurately Ensures warehouse inventories of products and related supplies are maintained. Performs physical inventory assessments and verifies accuracy of received items Works with Warehouse Manager to ensure scheduling priorities to meet customer demands Builds DO’s, ship loads in system, cut seals and seal trailers and ensures accuracy in product shipment Maintains open communication with internal and external contacts regarding inventory of finished goods and other materials Partners with Warehouse Manager on aspects of human resource management including, performance management, training, and coaching within company policy and regulatory compliance. Provides for effective staff development according to requirement Ensures regular preventative maintenance procedures are followed, including daily housekeeping Actively engages team in activities to meet targets for safety, sanitation and warehousing/delivery of products Operates and promotes in accordance with health, safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices. Fill in for Warehouse Manager during vacation or absences Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution 3+ years’ experience as a Forklift Operations Trainer 3+ years’ Leadership experience Previous forklift operation experience Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution 3+ years’ experience as a Forklift Operations Trainer 3+ years’ Leadership experience Previous forklift operation experience Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to work in a confined space for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3+ hours per shift with team member assistance Must be able to push, pull, simple grasping, 3+ hours per shift Must be able to perform fine manipulation and feel for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stoop and kneel for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds independently for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to operate foot pedals for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word and be able to make fine distinctions in sound Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)