Receiving Operator - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Receiving Operator

Job Summary:
Receiving Operator works safely and follows all safety procedures and safety requirements including but not limited to Lock out tag out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Auger Safety, Rail Safety and Housekeeping.

SHIFT: 2pm-10:30pm

PAY: $20.00 - $22.21

Sign on Bonus: $2,000 - $1,000 paid after 30 days of employment. $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment
Ingredient Receiving Process

• Verifies shipment has a valid POR. Notifies management of discrepancies immediately.
• Verifies shipment comes from an approve supplier. Notifies management of discrepancies immediately.
• Verifies last material hauled is acceptable, adheres to list of prohibited materials for previous haul, documents on receiving log previous haul
• Probes railcars and trucks following patterns mandated by quality system.
• Follows all quality sampling methods and testing requirements stated on bulk receiving grid and verifies material meets quality specifications. Rail Sample cars must be a composite of all 3 compartments
• Measures destination bin or tank to ensure material will fit prior to unloading.
• Measures density of each shipment received. Documents density on receiving log.
• Operator will set proper route. Verifies correct route by verifying lights on the panel. Switches manual valves as needed.

• Removes upper grate and sets safety barrier when receiving cottonseed.
• Remove seals on top of railcars, opens hatch, inspects, and probes compartments. Documents seal #'s on POR. If contamination, pests, or irregularities notify management immediately
• Operator verifies initial discharge matches material listed on POR.
• Inspects /Cleans molasses strainer prior to unloading.
• Gathers a retain sample of every shipment. Uses retain sample label and fills out all required information
• Monitors unloading of material and equipment.
• Shuts down equipment when not in use.

Ingredient Processing Sets proper routes for receiving, transfers, processing, grinding etc. Verifies correct routes are made by verifying lights on panels and visually verifying material is going to the correct bin or tank. Measures destination bin to ensure material will fit before transferring, processing, and/or grinding ingredient. Times transfer, processing, grinding to avoid overfilling the destination bin. Grinds RPM & Fines totes at the end of the shift or when requested by the packer. Keeps ground material bins full for mixing department. Inspects grinder screens daily. Rolling - Operator will follow flaking process standards. Cracking - Verify that cracked corn rotex screen is free from any plug up prior to starting cracking. Daily startup & miscellaneous tasks to include a ccurately measures all bins and tanks per schedule or when requested by other production departments or management. Housekeeping & shift specific tasks - Cleans cooler duct and cooler as assigned. Clean spills and piles in a timely manner. This includes self-generated spills or spills caused by equipment failures. Blows down receiving area. Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to work in hot/cold/dusty environments
• Forklift certified - required.
• Not afraid of working heights greater than 5 feet
• Basic computer and math skills- required
• Overtime/weekends - required per business needs.

WAGE RANGE SALARY:

Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits.

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

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

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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