Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

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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 inputs and produce finished products. The role involves operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. As a Turba Operator, the employee monitors the overall cheese-making process to maintain high quality and productivity standards and works across process and equipment-cleaning (CIP) phases. The employee is expected to maintain a safe work environment and meet established quality standards.

The position is part of the Dairy Food business, which produces dairy products. Pay is $27.97 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. The scheduled shift is 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM, with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered: $250 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one 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, problem-solve, and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, and respectful conduct.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 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 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

• Two or more years of manufacturing work experience.
• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety processes and insist on safe 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 Leads and Management and follow their instructions to complete daily assignments.
• Monitor the overall cheese-making process to maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Perform production processes, including equipment operation, packaging, and equipment cleaning (CIP).

Benefits

• A broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500, paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $750 after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

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