Plant Formulator

Land O'Lakes • Saint Joseph, MO

9d

About The Position

The Plant Formulator is a front-line member of the Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, producing high-quality products from raw materials. The role involves operating machinery and equipment and packaging finished products. It is part of the Omnium business, which manufactures crop protection, adjuvant, and plant nutrition products.

The position pays $23.25 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Current employees who meet established qualifications for a higher tier may be eligible for placement at a higher rate and tier. The schedule is third shift, 10 PM to 6 AM, with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve, and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, and a respectful approach.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent active 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 in cold and/or hot temperature zones, including areas where dust and chemicals may be present.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of manufacturing work experience.
• Machine operation experience and/or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety processes and insist on safe practices by self and others.
• Arrive on time, complete tasks by deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes.
• Multitask and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow quality standards and standard operating procedures throughout production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with Leads and Management and follow their instructions to complete daily work assignments.
• Operate machinery and equipment and package finished products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed