Production Associate

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Hicksville, NY is hiring a Production Associate. The role involves adhering to safety and quality standards, operating in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, and supporting production lines to meet daily targets.

Shift is Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM to 1:30 AM with a $1.00 differential after 8 PM. The position requires 18+, 6+ months experience, basic math/computer skills, and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6+ months of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve, and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful.

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.
• Follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Production Associate Pay: $22.28 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 (After 8pm). Shift & Working Hours: Monday-Friday; 3:30PM – 1:30AM. Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed, hours subject to business needs.

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

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be 18 years or older
• 6+ months of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve, and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of food manufacturing work experience
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements
• Perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Work in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas with dust and chemicals

Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.