Production Operator - Land O'Lakes Inc.
Turlock, CA 95380
About the Job
The Packer Operator is primarily responsible for operation of the packer. The main goal will be to pack all feed ordered for shipment. In doing so, he/she must be able to successfully run feed by coordinating the packing line and its supporting systems; he/she must also be able to correctly sequence all feed; regularly maintain/clean the packer and support systems; familiarize self with products and their required specifications; and anything else supervisor requires.
The qualified candidate will have the ability to work 40+ hours per week. He/she must be able to pack a minimum of 4500 bags per 8-hour shift. He/she must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.; and be mechanically inclined. The candidate must be able to multi-task; work as a team player; and work in a fast-paced environment with very high responsibilities. A sense of urgency is a must. This is a high visibility role within the plant and company. Metrics are tracked for line efficiency, uptime, and downtime.
HOURS: 3rd Shift 10pm-6:30 am with overtime and weekends as needed.
Pay Rat: $22.21 per hour with a $1 shift differential for 3rd shift
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of manufacturing and industrial machine operations experience
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and directions
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
- Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day
- Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
- Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
- Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
- Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
- Knowledge of various pieces of high tech manufacturing processing and packaging equipment. Examples include but not limited to baggers, palletizers and cookers.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Position requires constant movement; this is not a stationary position
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust to focus
- Required to walk, stand, reach, lift, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use both hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, repeatedly throughout the shift
- Able to work in a dusty environment and in a cold/hot environment where temperatures can vary
- Climbs ladders/stairs; works in elevated locations repeatedly throughout shift
- Able to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds using safe lifting practices throughout shift
- Housekeeping such as sweeping, scraping, shoveling, scrubbing in assigned areas
- Each day may require the completion of different duties or priorities with different skill sets or requirements
- Available to work Overtime, Weekends including Saturday and Sunday based on production needs
- Noise typical of a production environment
Time Demands:
- On occasion, business demands may require some employees to work overtime
- Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O'Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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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