Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

5d

About The Position

The Production Operator, also described as an Operations Technician, assists the Shift Lead and Production Manager with daily operations for a designated team and shift. The role supports production by training associates, learning advanced operating functions, completing special assignments for product or equipment trials, customer requests, and process improvement, meeting the master sanitation schedule, conducting operational preventative maintenance, and covering staffing needs to meet production demands. The operator maintains a safe work environment and meets established quality standards.

As a member of Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s Dairy Food manufacturing team, the operator performs front-line production processes that transform raw materials into finished products. Duties include operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. The position is on the day shift, scheduled from 4:45 AM to 5:15 PM, with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. Pay is $29.50 per hour. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.

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, 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 with dust and chemicals.
• Ability 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.
• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing 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 throughout production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with Leads and Management and follow their instructions to complete daily assignments.
• Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager with daily operations for the designated team or shift.
• Train associates and learn advanced operating functions.
• Perform special assignments supporting product or equipment trials, customer requests, and process improvement activities.
• Ensure the master sanitation schedule is met and conduct operational preventative maintenance.
• Cover shift-based staffing needs to help meet production demands.
• Operate machinery and equipment and package finished products.

Benefits

• A $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $250 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.
• A broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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