Production Operator - 3rd Shift Job at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Mulberry

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PAY: $23.00 per hour plus $1 shift differential

SHIFT: 3rd Shift
HOURS: 10:00pm – 6:30am

Overview

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Responsibilities

• Production Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production equipment including: operating machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examine production materials for processing. Operate all equipment and processes. Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Basic computer skills.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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.
• Physical Requirements for Production Positions: Able to lift 50lbs; frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements; performing duties while wearing PPE; working across temperature zones; shift schedules that include days, nights, weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.

Company and Compliance

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