Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Lake Mills (IA); On-site; USD 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad portfolio of benefits

Employee training and development

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Iowa seeks a production team member to operate machinery, maintain quality standards, and ensure safety practices. Required qualifications include being at least 18 years old with one year of work experience. The role demands strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. Join a recognized employer while enjoying competitive pay and benefits within a cooperative that values diversity and employee growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety processes and insist on safety practices.
• Show up on time and adapt to changes quickly.
• Collaborate with leads and management to accomplish assignments.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Pay: $24.75 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Must be able to work 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. 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 Nutra Blend business who is an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing quality vitamins, trace minerals, micro-ingredients, and antibiotic premixes for the feed industry.

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

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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