Pay Rate: $26.93 per hourplus Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Sign on Bonus:$1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment. $500 paid after 6 months of employment. $750 paid after 12 months of employment.

Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM 2-2-3 Rotation; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

Role Focus: Responsible for all phases and operation (process and CIP) of all liquid shipping and receiving .Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

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 Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform any operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift.
• Cross-train as a silo operator.
• Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform duties within the Silo area.
• Conduct all required sampling and testing.
• Certified in regulatory antibiotic testing.
• Verify silo connections prior to filling.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports.
• Complete Master Sanitation schedule items and other cleaning tasks.
• Manage resale inventory: ordering, rotating, dispensing, receiving, coordinating with the office.
• Perform light equipment/building maintenance.
• Participate in cost reduction/continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in the plant safety program and complete safety training on time.
• Follow all safety programs to prevent injuries; report injuries and property loss incidents.
• Follow sanitation and quality SOPs to ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement via line side problem-solving (LEAN Manufacturing).
• Participate in the 5S program for a safe, organized work environment.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP guidelines, and LQMS requirements.
• Complete at least one behavioral observation (BOS) per month to support a safety culture.
• Demonstrate knowledge of machine operations and production processes.
• Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Experience:

• 1+ year of manufacturing work experience
• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 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

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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