Relief Operator

Land O'Lakes • Turlock, CA

1d • $25

About The Position

The Relief Operator s primarily responsible for providing support to various production departments. He/she supports production goals by covering break/lunches/vacations/overtime and assisting wherever needed at the discretion of shift supervisors. In doing so, he/she must be proficient in several operations such as receiving, micros, mixing, pelleting, packing and palletizer, non-bulk receiving; he/she must also be able to perform those jobs as good or better than the “normal” operator. This position requires a great deal of flexibility especially when it comes to the schedule. The Relief Operator must constantly deal with change and ambiguity. In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow. This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Requirements

• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
• Forklift Experience
• Able to lift/carry up to 55 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of manufacturing work experience
• Machine operation and/or forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Cover break and lunches for packing and/or pelleting, Shipping depending on needs.
• Assist packers with bin checks, poking bins, bag staging, changeovers, changing fine totes, and other needs as determined by shift supervisor.
• Assist pellet mills with die changes and other needs as determined by supervisor.
• Completes monthly cycle counts for empty bags and bagged ingredients.
• Cover vacations (PTO) when needed.
• Able to work in hot/cold/dusty environments – required.
• Sense of urgency – required.
• Overtime/weekends – required per business needs.
• Completes miscellaneous assignments from management.
• Completes housekeeping assignments.
• Assigned work tools – PPE, radio, and flashlight.

Benefits

• Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
• Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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