Molasses Cook, 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes is hiring a Molasses Cook for the 2nd shift to operate mixing and packaging lines in our food production facility. You will follow production schedules, monitor quality, and maintain accurate records to support efficiency and safety.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with basic computer skills and a focus on teamwork and reliability. The role requires physical stamina and willingness to work across shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Reading and understanding verbal and written instructions.
• Safety: maintain personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time management: meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with others to meet team goals.
• Active learning and listening to new information.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools and packaging equipment to meet production specs.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and identify, discard, or rework faulty products.
• Maintain daily production records and input data for performance analysis.
• Operate all equipment and processes.
• Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing

Critical thinking

Safety

Time management

Coordination

Active learning

Active listening

Job description

Molasses Cook, 2nd Shift

SHIFT: 2nd Shift

PAY: $21.85

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.