Block Room Operator 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes•Evansville, IN

About The Position

This role is part of the Purina Animal Nutrition business, helping local cooperatives, independent dealers, and other large retailers serve producers and animal owners throughout the United States. The Production Operator sets up, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing production equipment, including machining, processing, assembly, or packaging equipment. The operator works to production specifications, schedules, volume, cost, waste, and quality targets; moves, packs, and sorts materials or finished goods; monitors output quality; maintains daily production records; examines production materials; and monitors machine parameters to troubleshoot processing problems. The position operates all equipment and processes. The position is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The listed pay is $25.10 per hour. Production work may involve lifting, frequent active movement, personal protective equipment, and working across temperature zones or in dusty environments. Applicants must pass a post-offer pre-employment background check. The company also conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing as part of its drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Critical thinking and reasoning skills to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to ensure personal and coworker safety.
Reliable time management, including punctuality and completing tasks by deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to coordinate with others and adapt to important changes.
Ability to understand and apply new information to current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active listening skills.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending or stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.
Able to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Able to work for extended periods across temperature zones that may include hot or cold environments and areas where dust is present.
Must successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check and pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment.
Operate equipment and processes to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume, cost, waste, and quality targets.
Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
Monitor output quality and identify faulty products for discard or re-manufacture.
Maintain accurate daily production records for manufacturing performance analysis.
Examine production materials for processing.
Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.
Follow safety requirements and work with others to meet team goals.