Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

12h

About The Position

As a Production Operator on Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s manufacturing team, you will perform front-line production processes that add value and quality to raw materials and help create high-quality products for customers. The work includes operating machinery and equipment and packaging finished products. In the Turba Operator role, you will monitor the overall cheese-making process to maintain quality and productivity standards, and become proficient in equipment processing and cleaning-in-place (CIP) phases. The role is part of the Dairy Food business, which produces dairy products. The scheduled shift is 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM; weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required as needed. Pay is $27.97 per hour plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is described as 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 or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent movement, 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

• Two or more years of manufacturing work experience.
• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety processes and promote safe practices for yourself and others.
• Arrive on time, complete tasks by deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes.
• Multitask 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 and follow instructions from Leads and Management to complete daily assignments.
• Monitor the overall cheese-making process to maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Perform production processes, including operating machinery and equipment and packaging finished products.
• Perform equipment processing and cleaning-in-place (CIP) tasks.

Benefits

• A broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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