Production Operator 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes; Milford (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes Production Operator on the 2nd shift is responsible for weighing and preparing ingredients to create quality animal feed. You will unload bulk trucks, organize the micro room, and perform housekeeping duties while ensuring safety and efficiency across the production area.

You may cross-train in other production areas, supporting a team-focused environment and adherence to quality standards. The role requires reliable, on-time performance and the ability to work in varied temperature

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical thinking: evaluate strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Safety: maintain personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time management: meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Coordination: work well with others to meet goals.
• Active learning: understand implications of new information.
• Active listening: focus on others and ask questions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Focus on managing and weighing ingredients formulated to make animal feed.
• Organize and clean the micro room and associated warehouse.
• Unloading incoming bulk trucks.
• Housekeeping and other jobs as assigned.
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of production.
• Particular attention to safety and quality.
• Care taken to eliminate waste and create efficiencies.
• Create a team environment.

Skills

Reading and writing

Time management

Active listening

Active learning

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Job description

Production Operator 2nd Shift

SHIFT: 2nd Shift Mon - Fri 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

PAY: Starting $27.25 to start + $1.00 shift differential. Up to $28.75 + $1.00 shift differential after completion of training.

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

• Focus on Managing and Weighing the Ingredients that are Formulated to Make the Perfect Animal Feed.
• Organize and Clean the Micro Room and Associated Warehouse
• Unloading Incoming Bulk Trucks
• Housekeeping and Other jobs as Assigned.
• Ability to Cross Train in other areas of Production
• Particular attention to Safety and Quality.
• Care Taken to Eliminate Waste and Create Efficiencies.
• Create a Team Environment

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

• Able to lift 55lbs
• 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

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

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.

Commitment to Diversity

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