Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes•Neosho, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Nutra Blend, an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing vitamin, trace mineral, micro-ingredient, and antibiotic premixes for the feed industry, is hiring a Production Operator. This front-line role performs manufacturing processes that add value and quality to inputs and produce final products. Duties may vary across sub-classifications and can include receiving and handling raw materials, processing materials through proprietary processes, and packaging finished products. Safety, attention to detail, quality, sanitation, and efficiency are important throughout production. This position is on the second shift at the Main Plant, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed pay is $21.75 per hour. Production roles involve physical activity, personal protective equipment, and working across temperature zones that may be cold or hot, as well as environments where dust may be present. Applicants must pass a post-offer pre-employment background check and pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Requirements

At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
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 assess solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Maintain personal and coworker safety.
Time-management skills, including punctuality, completing tasks by deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities with minimal supervision.
Ability to coordinate and work with others to meet team goals and adjust to 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 movement, 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 areas where dust is present.

Responsibilities

Perform manufacturing processes that add value and quality to inputs and create finished products.
Depending on the specific assignment, receive and handle raw materials, process materials, or package final products.
Work safely and maintain attention to detail, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.