Intake Operator

Pay Rate: $26.93 hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 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: 45PM to 5: 15AM; 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.

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:

• Performance of job duties may include any one or more operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift. This position will cross train as a silo operator.
• Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform duties as needed within the Silo area.
• Perform all sampling and testing as required
• Must be certified in regulatory antibiotic testing.
• Responsible for verification of silo connections prior to filling.
• Maintain legible and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc.
• Completion of Master Sanitation schedule items and other cleaning as needed.
• Manage resale inventory including: assist with ordering, rotating stock, dispensing stock, receiving stock, coordinate with office.
• Perform light equipment/building maintenance as required.
• Participate in cost reduction/continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in the plant safety program, including timely completion of safety training.
• Perform all duties safely, following all safety programs, to prevent injuries to self and others.
• Report all injuries and property loss incidents, including spills.
• Follow all sanitation and quality SOP's to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.
• LEAN Manufacturing - Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.
• Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
• Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

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

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

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
• Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of machine operations and overall production process
• Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager

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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