Production Operator

Production Operator

Pay: $25.00 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 3rd Shift.

10:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Sunday - Thursday Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

As a Packing Operator 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 Packaging Operator will be responsible for the packaging of finished feed in to designated packaging in a safe and efficient manner.

This includes but not limited to set-up and changeover for each production run, tape sewing, tag placement on each product, cleaning of packaging system and packaging area, reporting maintenance related issues to appropriate personnel as needed and identifying downtime causes.

The operator will also be required to complete all required paperwork, process control and E1 documentation associated with the packaging process.

The operator must understand the limitations of the system and each product.

The operator will need to work with the Production Supervisor to accommodate special circumstances, and operator is responsible for cleaning packaging system as required and communicated by supervisor.

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, p...