Production Operator

Vermont Creamery, L.L.C.; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is seeking a Production Operator to enhance manufacturing processes. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Monitor quality and maintain production records.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent.Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing yourcareer.

Production OperatorPay: $23.67 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

The Palletizer Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: 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.

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


Required Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years or older

1 year or more of work experience in any industry

Basic computer and math skills

Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English

Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful


Preferred Experience:
1+ year of manufacturing work experience

Pallet Jack experience

Machine operation and/or forklift experience


Physical Requirements:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

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


Internal Candidates: Hourly employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of six months before posting to an open position, unless business needs require moving beforehand, and current manager approves the internal move. Internal candidates who are on a final written warning and/or performance improvement plan are not eligible to apply for an internal opening.

Grade:

Prod