1st Shift Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Kiel, WI

About The Position

The Production Operator works as a Towers/Line HACCP/640 Collator operator. The employee monitors the Towers, Line HACCP, and 640 Collator, and oversees and maintains working knowledge of the DMC, SMC, Towers, salt and Crystalban processes, Fines Savers, Boxer, and Curd Distribution Tank (CDT). The role also involves entering production information into the system. This position works the first shift, 6:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Weekends, overtime, and holidays may be needed. The job involves work in cold and/or hot temperature zones, potentially with dust, and requires use of personal protective equipment. Production duties include regular active movement, lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds, and climbing stairs and ladders.

Requirements

At least 6 months of solid work experience in any industry.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to follow manufacturer specifications and directions.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.
Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures.
Self-reliance and the ability to work accurately under limited supervision.
Customer focus and ability to collaborate with a team.
Flexibility in work performed and schedule.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
Must be HACCP Reviewer and Monitor trained.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending or stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment and to work across temperature zones, including cold and/or hot environments for extended periods, and in environments where dust may be present.
Ability to routinely climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of high-tech manufacturing processing and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor the operation of the Towers, Line HACCP, and 640 Collator.
Oversee and maintain working knowledge of the DMC, SMC, Towers, salt and Crystalban processes, Fines Savers, Boxer, and Curd Distribution Tank (CDT).
Enter production information into the system.
Follow standard operating procedures and manufacturer specifications and directions.
Promote a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
Work collaboratively in a team-based environment.