Production Operator

Land O'Lakes • Melrose, MN

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About The Position

The Production Operator is a member of Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s Dairy Food manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to inputs and produce final products. The work includes operating machinery and equipment and packaging finished products.

As an Operator Auxiliary, the employee assists the Shift Lead and Production Manager with daily operation of the designated team or shift. This includes training associates, learning advanced operating functions, supporting product or equipment trials, customer requests and process-improvement activities, meeting the master sanitation schedule, and conducting operational preventative maintenance. The employee may cover staffing needs, generally at the classified job level, to help 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 makes dairy products. The posted pay rate is $29.50 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered: $250 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $750 after 12 months of employment. The scheduled shift is 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM; weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one year of work experience in any industry.
• At least one year of manufacturing work experience.
• 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 respectful approach.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent active 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

• 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.
• Ensure quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed 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 shift operations.
• Train associates and learn advanced operating functions.
• Support product and equipment trials, customer requests, and process-improvement activities.
• Ensure the master sanitation schedule is met and conduct operational preventative maintenance.
• Cover shift staffing needs to help meet production demands.
• Operate machinery and equipment and package final products.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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