Receiver Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to support the Purina Animal Nutrition network across the United States. The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

The operator will move materials, monitor output quality, and keep daily production records. The position requires basic computer skills, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work shifts including days, nights,

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safety: maintain personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time management: meet deadlines and adapt to changes.
• Coordinate with team to meet goals.
• Active learning: adapt to new information for problem solving.
• Active listening: understand points and ask questions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor quality to identify faults and rework or discard as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Operate equipment and monitor machine parameters, troubleshoot processing problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Time management

Coordination

Active learning

Active listening

Machine tools

Tools

Machine tools

Job description

Receiver Operator SHIFT: 1st shift 6:00am to 4:30pm; overtime as needed. PAY: $24.25 per hour

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.

The Production Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: 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 examines production materials for processing.

Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

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 for production positions regularly include: Able to lift 50lbs 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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

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