Production Operator - 1st shift

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agriculture cooperative as a Production Operator in Mason City. This full-time role offers competitive pay and responsibilities including operating production machinery, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with team members. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, PTO, and a supportive work environment in a respected company recognized for its workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Education assistance

PTO

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year work experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety processes and standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization.
• Operates machinery and ensures quality standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Basic math skills

Job description

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Production Operator - 1st shift

Apply locations Mason City, IA (USA) time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id R-35259 Production Operator - 1st shift

Pay: $24.75 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Possible overtime before or prior to shift times. 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 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.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

About Us

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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