Utility Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Milford (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Utility Operator for 1st shift within the Purina Animal Nutrition business. You will operate machine tools and packaging equipment to manufacture products that meet production specifications, tracking outputs and maintaining quality standards.

Basic computer skills and reliability are required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. The role includes lifting up to 55 lbs, variable shifts including days/nights/weekends, and potential for bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Comprehension: Read, write, understand, and follow instructions.
• Critical Thinking: Assess strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Safety: Ensure personal and coworker safety at all times.
• Time Management: Be punctual and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Coordination: Work well with others to meet team goals.
• Active Learning: Understand implications of new information for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to meet production specifications and quality standards.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and monitor machine parameters; troubleshoot processing problems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Utility Operator SHIFT: 1st Shift PAY: $29.40 per hour to start, $30.90 per hour fully trained.

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.

KEY 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 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

• 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.
• Primary shift is 1st shift but may be required to work any shift.

BENEFITS

• The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits.
• We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

WAGE RANGE SALARY: Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

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

We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative.

If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.