Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Melrose (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician for the day shift to support the production team in daily operations. You will assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager, operate machinery, and help with trials, process improvements, and sanitation schedules.

You will join a frontline manufacturing team delivering high-quality dairy products. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration to meet production goals and maintain product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 and follow instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety processes and insists on safety practices.
• Shows up on time and completes tasks by deadlines.
• Able to multi-task and meet production demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure quality standards and SOPs are followed during production.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Collaborate with leads and management to complete daily tasks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

English reading/writing

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Production Operator

Operations Technician - Day Shift

Pay Rate: $29.50 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 AM to 5:15 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

Sign On Bonus: $1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment. $500 paid after 6 months of employment. $750 paid after 12 months of employment

In this role as an Operations Technician you will assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager in the daily operation of their designated team/shift. Assistance is provided by training associates, learning advanced operating functions, performing special assignments to support product or equipment trials, customer requests & process improvement activities, ensuring the master sanitation schedule is met & conducting operational preventative maintenance. Cover shift based staffing needs (generally at the classified job level) to ensure ability to meet production demands. Maintain a safe work environment & meet all established quality standards.

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 Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

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
• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• 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
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

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.

If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.