Production Operator - 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes is hiring a Production Operator for 1st shift in Lima, OH. You’ll set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to meet production specs, quality targets, and safety rules. Overtime may apply; starting pay $24.97/hr, final $26.76/hr.

Join a Fortune 250 cooperative delivering Purina Animal Nutrition products across the U.S. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, and growth opportunities in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to input production data.
• Strong reading, writing and comprehension abilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a production setting.
• Reliability in showing up on time and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor quality and discard or rework faulty products.
• Keep accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Time management

Coordination

Active learning

Active listening

Job description

Production Operator - 1st Shift

SHIFT: 1st 5:30am-1:30pm (Mon-Fri); overtime as needed.

PAY: Starting: $24.97 Final: $26.76

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 for production positions regularly include:

• 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

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.