Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Operations Technician SYBIL/Warby

Land O'Lakes, Inc - Melrose

Job Summary:

Work collaboratively to assist the production of SYBIL and the trialing of Warby products.

Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager in the daily operation of their designated team/shift when not supporting Warby or Sybil.

Assistance may include training associates, learning advanced operating functions, performing special assignments to support product or equipment trials, customer requests & process improvement activities, ensuring the master sanitation schedule is met & conducting operational preventative maintenance.

Cover shift-based staffing needs (generally at the classified job level) to ensure ability to meet production demands.

Maintain a safe work environment & meet all established quality standards.

Shift Time: 4:45pm - 5:15am

Pay Rate: $26.92/HR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Performance of job duties may include any one or more operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift
+ Includes Sybil, Warby Trials, AM UF, RO, Silos.

EXPECTATION Minimum to know or train into all 5 areas
+ May also include Deck, DMC, Pan, Turbas, Intake, Backup Shift Lead, Starter


* Initiate startup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP, and operation of all equipment in assigned work area


* Operator Care - basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning & maintenance


* Master Sanitation of operating areas, equipment and coolers as assigned


* LEAN Manufacturing - Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.


* Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.


* Participate in delivering training to all associates in assigned work area to build capability in meeting weekly production schedule staffing demands


* Assist in performing and coordinating any employee training required for operators to be effective and safe in the performance of their jobs


* Assist and support various areas of operations including but not limited to: AM, CM, Whey, Sybil, Shipping etc.


* Assists in the development of standardized work and ensures it is utilized, updated and an integral part of the work culture


* Assist production personnel in the attainment of established key performance indicators (KPI)


* Assist with department implementation of new processes, new equipment, and improved line layouts


* Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork


* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements


* Lead by example and support line activities to ensure employee safety, food safety, and quality assurance


* Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation Safety Walk per month.


* Work in partnership with QA associates to address any identifi...