Production Operator 3rd Shift

Land O' Lakes • Union Center, WI

75d • $22

About The Position

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. The Production Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods. Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products. Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examines production materials for processing. Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ensure complete physical safety of oneself and co-workers.
• Time management skills to reliably complete tasks by deadlines.
• Coordination skills to work well with others to meet team goals.
• Active learning to understand implications of new information.
• Active listening to fully understand others' points.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment.
• Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for manufacturing performance analysis.
• Examine production materials for processing.
• Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• 401k
• Variety of well-being resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees