Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

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About The Position

The Production Operator is a front-line member of Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s Dairy Food manufacturing team, performing production processes that add value and quality to inputs and produce finished products. The role involves operating machinery and equipment and packaging final products. As an Operator Auxiliary, the employee assists the Shift Lead and Production Manager with daily operation of the assigned team or shift. This includes training associates, learning advanced operating functions, supporting product or equipment trials and customer requests, contributing to process improvements, meeting the master sanitation schedule, and conducting operational preventative maintenance. The position may cover staffing needs at the classified job level to meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment and established quality standards.

The role is part of Land O’Lakes’ Dairy Food business, which creates dairy products. The scheduled shift is 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM, with weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. Pay is $29.50 per hour plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $250 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least one 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 a consistently respectful approach.
• At least one year of manufacturing work experience.
• 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, including areas where dust and chemicals may be present.
• Availability to work the scheduled shift, which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety processes and insist on safe practices by oneself 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 cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Collaborate with and follow instructions from Leads and Management to complete daily assignments.
• Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager in daily operation 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 to help meet production demands.
• Operate machinery and equipment and package finished products.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $250 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $750 after 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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