Production Utility Operator - 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Utility Operator for 1st shift in Portland, Oregon to join our Purina Animal Nutrition manufacturing team. The role focuses on front-line production, operating machinery, and packaging final products for customers.

You will work in a team-oriented environment within a member-owned co-op dedicated to safety and quality. The position requires basic math and computer skills, strong English literacy, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

English literacy

Reading and following instructions

Willingness to learn

Teamwork and respect

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Machinery operation

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Utility Operator for 1st shift in Portland, Oregon to join our Purina Animal Nutrition manufacturing team. The role focuses on front-line production, operating machinery, and packaging final products for customers.

You will work in a team-oriented environment within a member-owned co-op dedicated to safety and quality. The position requires basic math and computer skills, strong English literacy, and a willingness to learn.