Operator

Land O'Lakes; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes is seeking a production Operator for the 2nd shift (11am-8pm) to support the Purina Animal Nutrition line. You will operate machinery, package products, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will join a member-owned cooperative with strong benefits and a focus on teamwork, with weekends/overtime as needed and a shift differential where applicable.

Qualifications

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices for self and others.
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly.
• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery and equipment to produce and package final products.
• Ensures quality standards and SOPs are followed during production processes.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and supports safe work practices.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Operator

Pay: $24.65 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (if applicable)

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 11am - 8pm

Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others


• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly


• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment


• Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process


• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area


• Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

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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