Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

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About The Position

As a Production Operator (also described as an Operations Technician), you will assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager with the daily operation of your assigned team or shift. You will help train associates, learn advanced operating functions, perform special assignments supporting product or equipment trials, customer requests, and process improvements, ensure the master sanitation schedule is met, and conduct operational preventative maintenance. You may cover staffing needs at the classified job level to help meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and meeting established quality standards.

As part of Land O’Lakes’ Dairy Food manufacturing team, you will perform front-line production work that adds value and quality to raw materials and helps create finished products. The work includes operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. The Dairy Food business produces dairy products and aims to improve production and find innovative uses for milk.

The position pays $29.50 per hour and offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $750 after 12 months of employment. The scheduled shift is 4:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; weekends, holidays, and periodic overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 where dust and chemicals are present.
• 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

• Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager with daily operations of the assigned 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, generally at the classified job level, to help meet production demands.
• Follow safety processes and insist on safe practices by self and others.
• Meet production deadlines, adapt to changes, and keep pace 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 and follow instructions from Leads and Management to complete daily work assignments.
• Operate machinery and equipment and package finished products.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.
• 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