Production Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 28,128 - 40,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Osage, Iowa, is seeking a production team member to perform front-line production processes. The role involves operating machinery, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should be at least 18 years old with a year's work experience and possess basic communication and computer skills. Strong teamwork and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are crucial. The position offers competitive pay and involves working in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices.
• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands.
• Ensures all quality standards are followed during production.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Collaborates with Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Respectfulness

Job description

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.

Benefits

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).

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.