Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Production Operator to join their team. This role involves setting up and operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining production records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills. Join a company that values innovation and commitment to quality in animal nutrition, and enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on safety and personal growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a Fortune 250 cooperative that is reimagining the food business.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

401k

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow instructions.
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Monitor quality of output and maintain production records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Coordination

Active Learning

Active Listening

Job description

Production Operator

SHIFT: 3rd Shift 10:00 PM to 6:30 am Sunday through Thursday. With the ability to work 10 to hours when needed.

PAY: $23.55 an hour plus $1.00 night 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:

1. Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
2. Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods.
3. Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
4. Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examines production materials for processing.
5. Operating all equipment and processes.
6. Monitoring machine parameters and troubleshooting 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).