Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Hiring bonuses up to $1,000

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator in Fremont, Nebraska, to join their manufacturing team. The role involves performing essential production processes to ensure high-quality products, including operating machinery and packaging.

The position requires strong collaboration and communication skills, with responsibilities including compliance with safety practices and maintaining workplace organization. Applicants should have at least one year of work experience.

The hourly pay is $24.40 plus shift differential and hiring bonuses totaling $1,000.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices.
• Shows up on time and adapts to changes quickly.
• Ensures all quality standards are followed during production process.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Production Operator Pay: $24.40 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour. Hiring Bonus: $500 bonus after completing 30‑day period. $500 bonus after completing 6 months of employment. Total of $1,000 bonus. Shift & Working Hours: Night Shift; 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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, operating machinery and equipment, and packaging the final product.

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
• 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

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