Production Operator - 1st Shift

Indianaagconnection; Milford (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A position for a Packaging Operator at Land O'Lakes in Milford, Indiana, requires individuals to operate and maintain packaging equipment, ensuring quality standards are met. Applicants must be 18 or older and possess basic computer skills. The role includes various physical tasks and demands adherence to safety protocols. Competitive hourly wage of $23.30, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining packaging equipment.
• Monitoring output quality and maintaining accurate production records.
• Troubleshooting packaging equipment problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Critical Thinking

Safety awareness

Time Management

Coordination

Active Learning

Active Listening

Job description

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Production Operator - 1st Shift

SHIFT: 1st Shift 7am - 3:30pm

PAY: $23.30 / hr

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 Packaging Operator (Process Technician) focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting packaging equipment to meet product requirements according to 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 packaging equipment 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

WAGE RANGE SALARY:
Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O'Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Grade:

Prod

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Apply to this position Save this job Job Post Date: 06/10/25

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