Production Operator - 1st Shift (Machining & Packaging)

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift (6:00am to 4:30pm) to support the Purina Animal Nutrition business in serving producers and retailers across the United States.

The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, while ensuring quality and accuracy in daily records. Requirements include basic computer skills, ability to read and follow instructions, strong safety mindset, and reliable time management.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify problems and solutions.
• Safety: maintain personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time Management: punctual and reliable with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to meet specs and quality standards.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and discard or rework faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Operate all equipment and processes; troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift (6:00am to 4:30pm) to support the Purina Animal Nutrition business in serving producers and retailers across the United States.

The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, while ensuring quality and accuracy in daily records. Requirements include basic computer skills, ability to read and follow instructions, strong safety mindset, and reliable time management.