3rd Shift Production Support Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Support Operator in Websterville, VT. The role processes forms to add value to inputs, assist with pasteurization and cheesemaking, and supports safety and quality protocols.

Shift runs 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM with a $2.00 shift differential and a $2,000 hiring bonus with staged payouts. Responsibilities include following SOPs, reporting progress, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient production area while adapting to production needs and

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Ensure a safe working environment while performing tasks.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow GMPs, safety, quality and sanitation plans.
• Identify and report non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and QA Department.
• Be flexible in tasks and schedule.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading and writing

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

3rd Shift Production Support Operator Job Summary

The Production Support Operator is the front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the inputs and create the final high-quality final products.

As a Production Operator, you will learn how to make world-class cheese by assisting with the pasteurization and cheesemaking processes.

There are a variety of sub-classifications within the Operator job family that could range in specific duties from receiving and handling the raw materials, adding value through a variety of proprietary processes, to packaging the final product.

In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

Location: Websterville, VT (Barre) Pay: Starting at $21.25 per hour plus $2.00 Shift Differential. Hiring Bonus: $2000.00 - $500.00 at 30 days $750.00 at 60 days and $750.00 at 1 year. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry.
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
• Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.