Production Operator - Specialty Plant - 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes•Neosho, MO

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 operator 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 essential throughout production. The position is listed for the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a pay rate of $21.75 per hour. Applicants must pass a post-offer background check and pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Requirements

At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
Basic computer skills.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess solutions and approaches to problems.
Commitment to ensuring the physical safety of oneself and coworkers.
Time-management skills, reliability, and ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
Ability to coordinate and work well with others.
Ability to understand new information and apply it to current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active-listening skills, including understanding others' points and asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent 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 across temperature zones that may be cold or hot and in environments where dust may be present.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Responsibilities

Perform manufacturing processes that add value and quality to inputs and create final products.
Depending on assignment, receive and handle raw materials, process materials, or package finished products.
Maintain a focus on safety, attention to detail, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
Follow verbal and written instructions and work with others to meet team goals.