Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Carlisle, PA

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 raw materials and create finished products. The work includes operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. The posting also describes the Receiving Operator-Milk Hauler role, which operates milk and cream receiving and load-out processes, truck-washing equipment, and milk-testing equipment, and communicates with haulers and coworkers. This role is part of the Dairy Food business, which creates dairy products. The scheduled crew shift is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation. Weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required as needed. Pay is $29.55 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 1 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, solve problems, and troubleshoot.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, and a respectful manner.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to perform frequent active 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 in cold and/or hot temperature zones, potentially in areas with dust and chemicals.
Able to work the scheduled shift, which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of manufacturing work experience.
Machine operation and/or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety processes and insist on safe practices by self and others.
Arrive on time, complete tasks by deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes.
Multi-task 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 work assignments.
Follow and monitor truck schedules.
Draw samples, perform antibiotic screening tests, and check temperatures.
Document test results and the destination of each load.
Collect paperwork and obtain a scale weight for each load for distribution to office personnel.
Perform duties in accordance with company and regulatory GMP policies.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the milk receiving area, charm lab, and exterior plant receiving area.
Monitor the time, temperature, and chemical strength of CIP.