Process Technician/Housekeeper

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is hiring a Process Technician/Housekeeper for our Purina Animal Nutrition operations in Indiana. You will set up, operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, monitor quality, and help ensure safe, efficient production across shifts.

This role requires basic computer skills, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the flexibility to work evenings or weekends. The position offers a competitive pay rate with shift differential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical Thinking: using logic to identify strengths/weaknesses of approaches.
• Safety: maintain safety of self and coworkers at all times.
• Time Management: show up on time and meet deadlines.
• Coordination: work well with others to meet team goals.
• Active Learning: understand implications of new information for problem-solving.
• Active Listening: listen carefully and ask questions as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to specs and targets.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and discard or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Operate all equipment and processes and monitor machine parameters.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Process Technician/Housekeeper

Shift: 2nd 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Pay: $25.15 + Shift Differential $1.00

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

Requirements

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

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

Salary and Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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

Company Culture

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.

Contact for accommodation or accessibility: call the HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.