Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes is seeking a Production Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00PM–11:00PM) in Ohio. The role involves operating machinery, packaging final dairy products, and following safety and quality SOPs as part of our farmer-owned cooperative. This position requires reliability and teamwork to meet daily production goals.

Pay starts at $29.28/hour plus a $1.00/hour shift differential. Weekend/overtime/holidays may be required to support production needs; experience and willingness to learn are

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills are required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English instructions.
• Willingness to learn new skills and solve problems.
• Strong collaboration and communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety processes and safety practices for self and others.
• Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines; adapt to production demands.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ensure quality standards and SOPs are followed during production.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow leads and management instructions to complete daily tasks.

Skills

1+ year experience

Basic computer skills

Math skills

English reading/writing

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Job description

Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Pay: $29.28 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 3:00PM to 11:00PM; 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 Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

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
• - Other duties as assigned

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 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on 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.