Production Operator - Munson Lakes

Land O'Lakes•Howard Lake, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be with Munson Lakes Nutrition (MLN), a joint venture with Land O' Lakes (LOL). As such, the role will be an employee of MLN and not LOL. In this role, you will be a key member of Munson Lakes Nutrition manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. The Pellet Mill Operator is primarily responsible for operation of the Pellet Mill. The main goal will be to Pellet all feed ordered for both Packing and Bulk Load Out. Regularly maintain/clean the pellet mills and pellet mill support systems; familiarize self with products and their required specifications; and anything else supervisor requires. This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
6+ months of work experience in any industry
Basic computer and math skills
Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful
Successful forklift certification required

Nice To Haves

6 + months of warehousing work experience
Forklift experience

Responsibilities

Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery
Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment
Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
Operation of the Pellet Mill
Pellet all feed ordered for both Packing and Bulk Load Out
Regularly maintain/clean the pellet mills and pellet mill support systems
Familiarize self with products and their required specifications
Anything else supervisor requires