Production Operator-2

Production Operator-2

Pay: $25.50 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (if applicable)
Shift & Working Hours: 3rd Shift; Sunday-Thursday; 10:00pm-6:30am Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc.

manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products.

You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers.

This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product.

Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

The Batching/Mixing Operator performs all the mixing, hand adding micro ingredients and adding drugs within the guidelines of EQMS.

Operator must know and understand each system to be able to operate it safely and efficiently.

The operator must comply with Purina's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and abide by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for drug handling.

The Batching/Mixing Operator is responsible for keeping all downstream operations supplied with product as well as auto-micro bins stocked.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States.

We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key 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

Required Experience and Skills:
• 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

Preferred Experience:
• 1+ year of manufacturing work experience
• Machine operation and/or forklift experience

Physical Requirements:
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• 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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

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