Bypass Operator 1st Shift - Land O'Lakes Inc.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Bypass (BP) Operator you will support the team by working in our Bypass Area. The Bypass is responsible for the production of domestic and international milk replacer products. Bypass Operators work on material cut-in, bagging, stacking finished product, weighing, mixing, labeling, packaging small batch items (including specialty orders), and creating partials and premixes. You will learn the operations and housekeeping requirements expected of each station. Attention to detail is imperative in this role to ensure all product is made conforming to the quality standards set in place. Teamwork and versatility are crucial for success in this role. Daily housekeeping, equipment sanitation and confined space cleaning inside equipment is a requirement of this position. You will be interacting with and performing frequent machine adjustments and minor maintenance tasks during your shift. As a BP Operator you will be monitored by the Production Lead and Production Supervisor to ensure Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Housekeeping requirements are met daily.

SHIFT: 5:00am - 1:30pm (Monday - Friday)

PAY: $22.87

Sign on Bonus:$1,000 - $500 paid after 30 days of employment. 2nd $500 paid after 6 months of employment.

Required Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Read and write in English
  
• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
  
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
  
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and records keeping
  
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
  
• Maintain a clean & safe environment
  
• Age: 18 years or older
  
• Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
  
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
• Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
  
• Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
  
• Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
  
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
  

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, up to 55 pounds
  
• Adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn pivot
  
• Stand for long periods of time
  
• Good sense of balance
  
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination
  
• Ability to work in a dusty environment
  
• Work in confined spaces during cleaning
  
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending on season 32-110 degrees
  
• Ability to learn all operating equipment and duties
  
• Perform daily stretching exercises
  
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
  

Standing: Entire shift Pushing/Pulling: Frequently Lift Capacity up to 55 lbs.: Frequently Noise typical of a production environment: Entire shift/Hearing Protection Required

Time Demands:

• On occasion, business demands may require some employees to work overtime.
• When overtime is required, employees are expected to work extra hours as required to meet business needs - this is a requirement of this position.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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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