Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator for the 1st shift (6:00 am–2:30 pm), Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

This role supports the Purina Animal Nutrition manufacturing team by operating machinery, packaging final products, and moving materials to ensure high-quality outputs. You will join a member-owned cooperative and contribute to transforming raw materials into finished goods while upholding safety, quality, and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write and comprehend instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Complies with 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 SOPs are followed during production.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Reading and writing English

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine operation

Job description

Production Operator Pay: $27.50 per hour Shift & Working Hours: 1st shift; Monday through Friday: 6:00 am to 2:30pm. Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. As the Micro Operator, 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
• Other duties as assigned

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

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.

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Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.