Block Room Operator 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Block Room Operator for 1st shift to support Purina Animal Nutrition across our manufacturing network in the United States. The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment to meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities include moving materials, monitoring output quality, and maintaining daily production records, with shifts Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Safety: maintain personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time management: complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Coordination: work well with others to meet team goals.
• Active learning: understand new information for problem solving.
• Active listening: pay attention and ask appropriate questions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools and other production equipment.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and discard or rework faulty items.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Inspect materials for processing.

Skills

Reading & writing

Comprehension

Following instructions

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Active learning

Active listening

Basic computer skills

Job description

Block Room Operator 1st Shift SHIFT: Monday thru Thursday, 5am-2pm PAY: $25.1

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.

The 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.

Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

• 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.

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.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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.

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.