Molasses Cook, 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes•Clifton, TX

About The Position

This role is part of Land O’Lakes’ Purina Animal Nutrition business, which supports local cooperatives, independent dealers, and other retailers serving producers and animal owners throughout the United States. The Production Operator sets up, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing equipment and processes. The role manufactures products according to production specifications, schedules, volume, cost, waste, and quality standards; moves, packs, and sorts materials or finished goods; monitors output quality; maintains daily production records; examines materials for processing; and monitors machine parameters to troubleshoot processing problems.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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