Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes Inc.; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for the 2nd shift (1pm-9pm) to support Purina Animal Nutrition operations across our U.S. network. The role involves operating production equipment, handling materials, and maintaining records to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Required are basic computer skills and a reliable work ethic with strong safety awareness. The job includes lift requirements up to 50 lbs, shift variability, and potential overtime to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to perform tasks safely.
• Reliable time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Good coordination and teamwork to meet production goals.
• Active learning and listening during shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products per specs and quality standards.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and discard or remanufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Operate all equipment and processes while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Production Operator - 2nd Shift

SHIFT: 2nd (1pm-9pm)

PAY: $24.12

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 examining production materials for processing.
• Operating all equipment and processes.
• Monitoring machine parameters and troubleshooting processing problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Basic computer skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, and 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

• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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