Utility Operator Job Category: Manufacturing Job Reference: KEL/26816 Location: Kansas City, KS **Job Description** **Utility Operator** Join our team as a Utility Operator at our Kansas City plant. You will play a crucial role in manufacturing, identifying, and preventing issues in the plant environment. In this role, you must have schedule flexibility and be available to work 8 or 12 hours at a time primarily on 2 nd shift. Overtime is also available. As a Utility Operator, the starting hourly rate is $27.55 an hour. **A Taste of** **What You'll Be Doing** + **Packing With Care** - Prepare finished products in accordance with prescribed packing procedures. You'll take particular care in high-quality packing of finished goods + **Operating Machinery** - You'll work with computer controlled equipment or mechanically based machines. You will clean and prepare machines for production. Along with assembling and disassembling equipment + **Managing Machine Performance** - Ensure machines are stocked and running at full capacity + **Following Best Practices** - Adhere to good manufacturing practices as you prepare equipment for production. You'll use all the right safety practices as you support our efforts to create great snacks for our customers **We're** **Looking** **for Someone With** + The ability to stand for long periods of time + Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as well as overtime, weekends and holidays + Effective communication skills, detail oriented and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions + Previous experience in a manufacturing setting or related position **What's Next** Applications for this position will be accepted through May 25 th , 2026. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email Kellanova@recruitingteam.com **Get to Know Us** We've always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. **Let's** **shape the** **future** **of** **snacking** . Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our websitehere (https://betterdayspromise.kellanova.com/equity-diversity-inclusion) **.**