Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

This role is part of Land O’Lakes’ Purina Animal Nutrition business, which helps local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers serve producers and animal owners throughout the United States. The Production Operator sets up, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing production equipment and processes, including machining, processing, assembly, and packaging equipment. The position operates on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with starting pay of $28.55.

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 evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to reliably arrive on time, complete tasks by deadlines, and adapt to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well with others to meet team goals and adjust to important changes.
Ability to understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active-listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, and asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to lift 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 across temperature zones that may include cold or hot environments, and in environments where dust is present.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment and processes.
Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume and cost targets, wastage targets, 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.
Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.
Follow safety practices and help ensure the physical safety of oneself and coworkers.