Operator

Ohio Ag Connection; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to join our Purina Animal Nutrition production team in the United States. The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have basic computer skills, the ability to read and follow instructions, and a dependable work ethic. The job includes shift work (days, nights, weekends) with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical thinking and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tool, processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to produce goods per specifications.
• Monitor production output and quality, adjust parameters as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and report issues promptly.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Operator#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Operator| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Operator**SHIFT: 2nd****PAY: $24.00 + (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.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 - 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.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.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.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.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 07/31/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Land O Lakes Massillon, Ohio | Land O Lakes Lima, Ohio || Land O Lakes Vandalia, Ohio | |3 people are interested in this job.