Bagger Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Bagger Operator for the 2nd shift to support Purina Animal Nutrition manufacturing across the United States. You will set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and processing equipment, while monitoring quality and maintaining records.

The role requires basic computer skills, physical ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of approaches.
• Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and co-workers at all times.
• Time Management: Showing up on time and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals.
• Active Learning: Understanding implications of new information for problem solving.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what others are saying and asking questions as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment according to specifications.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and discard or re-work faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and support performance analysis.
• Operate all equipment and monitor machine parameters; troubleshoot processing problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Critical thinking

Safety

Time management

Coordination

Active learning

Active listening

Job description

Bagger Operator SHIFT: 2nd Shift PAY: 27.79

JOB SUMMARY: This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry‑leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Production Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including:

• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examines production materials for processing.
• Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Basic computer skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times without exception.
• Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision‑making.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Able to lift 50lbs
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, 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.

WAGE RANGE SALARY: Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company-sponsored benefits.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post‑offer) background check.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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.

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.