Production Operator - Soy

Landus Cooperative • Ralston, IA

21h

About The Position

Landus is hiring a Soybean Production teammate to perform operations at its SoyPlus Plant. The role involves operating equipment used to produce soybean meal and oil, monitoring production processes, and supporting the safety and quality of feed. The employee helps ensure quality soybean production while maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept facilities. Training is provided on plant operations, equipment, safety procedures, quality control, and related duties. The position is listed as full-time, with one opening for the night shift (6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.); shifts may also include holidays, day shifts, night shifts, and overtime as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift, which may include holidays, day shifts, night shifts, and overtime as required by the supervisor.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, machinery, and measurement devices.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn and implement safety, quality, and productivity standards, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with productivity goals.
• Ability to work in seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED and related experience and/or training.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience with equipment and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform load-out functions, including preparing and loading trucks and rail cars for shipment.
• Learn and perform quality-control functions, including operating testing equipment for meal, visually inspecting products, and periodically measuring physical inventory.
• Collect and prepare oil samples for an outside laboratory.
• Enter confined spaces when authorized by the proper permit.
• Understand and follow safety requirements and quality procedures.
• Operate forklift and rail equipment.
• Learn to perform tasks safely and productively.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping, including equipment inspection and monitoring throughout the facility.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers and coworkers.
• Use basic mechanical tools to perform required duties.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Learn to use computer operational equipment, record data, generate computer reports, and process written records in a timely manner.

Benefits

• 75% of health insurance premiums paid, with medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) employer match.
• 18 days of paid time off within the first year.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paternal leave.
• Education assistance.
• Employee profit-sharing incentive plan.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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