Operator

Land O'Lakes Inc; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to support the Purina Animal Nutrition business. The role involves setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment across packaging and processing lines.

Shifts run Sunday-Thursday from 11pm to 7:30am with a pay rate of $29.05 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. Basic computer skills and reliable teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safety: ensure the complete physical safety of oneself and co-workers at all times.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift schedules include days, nights, weekends, some holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products per specifications.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and identify faulty products for discard or rework.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Active listening

Safety mindset

Job description

Operator SHIFT: Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am PAY: $29.05 + $1.00 shift differential

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, which overlap: 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.

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 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on 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.

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