Line Operator

Landscape Structures•Delano, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. The Line Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the PVC dip line to produce high-quality products that meet quality standards. This role monitors equipment performance, troubleshoots process issues, maintains product quality, and ensures production schedules are met.

Requirements

Ability to follow standardized work instructions and loading patterns with consistency.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.
Previous experience with rotating lines preferred.
High school completion or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the PVC dip line in accordance with established safety, quality, and production procedures.
Setup machinery, adjust line speeds, temperatures, dip times, and other process parameters to meet product specifications.
Perform routine cleaning, changeovers, and preventative maintenance on the line.
Inspect finished products and in-process materials for defects and overall quality standards.
Follows the LSI QMS (standardized work and documented procedures).
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives through the monthly department presentations, including newspapers, 5s, two second lean opportunities and understanding and participates in improving the LSI environmental impacts and aspects.
Ensures compliance with all applicable standards: ISO 9001 quality, 14001 environmental, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
Adheres to all safety procedures (including participating in safety audits, following machine guarding and lockout/tag out, proper lifting techniques, etc.), PPE requirements, and reporting incidents (including reporting near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately).