Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Carlisle, PA

About The Position

The Production Operator is a member of Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to raw materials and help create finished products. The role includes operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. The posting also describes receiving operations: operating milk and cream receiving and load-out equipment, truck-washing equipment, and milk-testing equipment, while communicating with haulers and coworkers. This role is part of the Dairy Food business. The position pays $29.55 per hour, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. The assigned schedule is Crew (4), 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, on a 2-2-3 rotation. Weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required 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, solve problems, and troubleshoot.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a respectful approach.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent movement including walking, standing, bending or stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Ability to work for extended periods in cold and/or hot temperature zones, potentially in areas where dust and chemicals are present.
Ability to work the scheduled shift, which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety processes and insist on safety practices by oneself 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 during production.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Collaborate with and follow instructions from Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments.
Follow and monitor truck schedules.
Draw samples, perform antibiotic screening tests, and check temperatures.
Document test results and the destination of each load.
Collect paperwork and obtain scale weights for all loads for distribution to office personnel.
Perform duties in accordance with company and regulatory policies for GMP.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the milk receiving area, charm lab, and exterior of plant receiving.
Monitor the time, temperature, and chemical strength of CIP.
Operate milk and cream receiving and load-out equipment, truck-washing equipment, and milk-testing equipment.
Communicate properly and positively with haulers and coworkers.