Production Operator - Soy

Landus • Ralston, IA

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About The Position

Landus is hiring a Soybean Production teammate to operate equipment associated with producing soybean meal and oil at its SoyPlus Plant. The role helps provide quality soybean production for internal and external customers while maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept facilities. The production employee monitors the process to support safety and product quality, and receives on-the-job training to learn the plant’s operations.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift, which may include holidays, day shift, night shift, and overtime as required by the supervisor.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools and machinery.
• Written and oral communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Ability to learn, understand, and implement Lock Out/Tag Out and safety and quality procedures for safe and proper equipment operation.
• Ability to use measurement devices.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in seasonal high temperatures and humidity, in a fast-paced environment with productivity goals, and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED and related experience and/or training.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience with equipment and mechanical skills; reliability and willingness to learn and assist others.

Responsibilities

• Perform load-out functions, including preparing and loading trucks and rail cars for shipment.
• Learn and perform quality-control functions, including operating testing equipment for meal, visually inspecting products, and periodically measuring physical inventory.
• Collect and prepare oil samples for an outside laboratory.
• Enter confined spaces with the proper permit.
• Understand and follow safety requirements and procedures.
• Operate forklifts and rail equipment.
• Learn to perform tasks safely and productively.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping, including inspecting and monitoring equipment throughout the facility.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers and co-workers.
• Use basic mechanical tools to perform required duties.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Learn to use computer operational equipment.
• Record data, generate computer reports, and process written records promptly.

Benefits

• 75% of health insurance premiums paid, with medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) employer match.
• 18 days of PTO within the first year.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paternal leave.
• Education assistance.
• Employee profit-sharing incentive plan.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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