Intake Operator

Intake Operator

Pay Rate: $26.93 per hourplus Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Sign on Bonus:$1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment.

$500 paid after 6 months of employment.

$750 paid after 12 months of employment.

Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM 2-2-3 Rotation; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

Role Focus: Responsible for all phases and operation (process and CIP) of all liquid shipping and receiving .Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

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.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Perform any operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift.


* Cross-train as a silo operator.


* Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP, and troubleshooting of equipment.


* Perform duties within the Silo area.


* Conduct all required sampling and testing.


* Certified in regulatory antibiotic testing.


* Verify silo connections prior to filling.


* Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports.


* Complete Master Sanitation schedule items and other cleaning tasks.


* Manage resale inventory: ordering, rotating, dispensing, receiving, coordinating with the office.


* Perform light equipment/building maintenance.


* Participate in cost reduction/continuous improvement activities.


* Engage in the plant safety program and complete safety training on time.


* Follow all safety programs to prevent injuries; report injuries and property loss incidents.


* Follow sanitation and quality SOPs to ensure equipment cleanliness.


* Contribute to continuous improvement via line side problem-solving (LEAN Manufacturing).


* Participate in the 5S program for a safe, organized work environment.


* Adhere to GMP, HACCP guidelines, and LQMS requirements.


* Complete at least one behavioral observation (BOS) per month to support a safety culture.


* Demonstrate knowledge of machine operations and production processes.


* Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager.

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, wr...