Production Operator
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 Operatoris 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 ensurecomplete 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 assistcolleagues 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: occasionalSaturdays 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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