Production Operator at Land O'Lakes

About Our Company: 

Nutra Blend is a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc. and is an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing quality vitamin, trace mineral, micro-ingredients, and antibiotic premixes for the animal feed industry. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. Land O'Lakes, Inc. was named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn and is listed on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2023.

Job Summary: 

The Production Operator is a front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes to create high-quality, value-added, products. This position involves frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and other active movements while wearing personal protective equipment.

Job Duties:

• Adhere to all Safety and Quality requirements; always ensure complete physical safety of oneself, and one’s co-workers, without exception.

• Operation of packaging equipment.

• Material handling and support of mixing operations.

• Operation of software with a computer and barcode scanner.

• Pallet Jack and Forklift operation.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated reliability in arriving consistently and on time to scheduled shifts.

• Demonstrated positive and collaborative attitude; will readily assist colleagues where they are able.

• Eager to progress individual growth through additional training.

• Comfortable in a basic manufacturing or factory setting including temperature fluctuations and industrial equipment.

• Experience in manufacturing, feed milling, or an agricultural setting is desired, but not required.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Age: 18+ years of age.

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Shift:

• Standard shift: 7AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday

• Bimonthly (2x month) Safety and Quality Training: 6 AM-7 AM

• The applicant must be willing to transition from this shift to a new shift: 6:30 AM-4:30 PM.

  • We are hiring three positions:

    • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. 

• Overtime opportunities: occasional Saturdays 7 AM-12 PM.

Benefits: 

• Pay

  • $22 per hour starting.

  • Up to $32 per hour with training.

• Paid Time Off

  • Years 1-3: 15 days

  • Years 4-5: 20 days

  • Years 6-15: 25 days

  • Years 16+: 30 days

• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (2 Days). Two additional floating holidays are also provided to employees.

• Medical Benefits

• Dental Benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• 401(k) with Company contribution

• Well-Being Resources

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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