Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

This role is part of Land O’Lakes’ Purina Animal Nutrition business, which serves producers and animal owners across the United States through local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers. The business develops animal nutrition products and practices through research and development and partnerships. The Production Operator sets up, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing equipment used for machining, processing, assembly, or packaging. The role involves operating equipment and processes according to production specifications, schedules, volume, cost, waste, and quality targets. The position is scheduled for a first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with starting pay of $28.55.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reliably arrive on time, complete tasks by deadlines, and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
Work cooperatively with others to meet team goals and adjust to important changes.
Understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Give others full attention, understand their points, and ask questions as appropriate.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Able to perform frequent movements including walking, standing, bending or stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.
Able to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Able to work for extended periods across temperature zones that may include cold or hot environments, and in environments where dust is present.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment.
Operate machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, production targets, and quality standards.
Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
Monitor output quality and identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
Maintain accurate daily production records for manufacturing performance analysis.
Examine production materials for processing.
Operate all assigned equipment and processes.
Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.
Follow safety requirements and help ensure the physical safety of oneself and coworkers.