Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for our Purina Animal Nutrition network in the United States. You will set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment (machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) to meet production specs and quality standards.

Shift: 1st Shift 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is 27.50 per hour. You must have basic computer skills, read and follow instructions, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and awareness of hazards.
• Shows reliability in meeting deadlines and tasks.
• Works well in a team and adapts to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to meet specs and quality standards.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and document daily production records.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with maintenance as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing instructions

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Active learning

Job description

Production Operator

SHIFT: 1st Shift 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mon - Fri PAY: Starting 27.50

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:

• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• 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. Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots 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

• 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.

BENEFITS

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

EEO & DIVERSITY

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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. Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. 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.

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