Production Operator at Land O'Lakes

Mauston, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animal Nutrition, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Age: 18 years or older
Basic computer skills
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Safety: Ensuring complete physical safety of oneself and co-workers at all times
Time management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by deadlines, 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 implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making
Active listening: Giving full attention to others, understanding points, asking questions as appropriate
Physical ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to perform frequent movements including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing
Ability to work while wearing personal protective equipment
Ability to work across temperature zones (cold/hot) for extended periods, including dusty environments
Availability for shift schedules including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and periodic overtime
Successfully pass pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment (machining, processing, assembly, packaging)
Operate 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 quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
Maintain accurate daily production records for manufacturing performance analysis
Examine production materials for processing
Operate all equipment and processes
Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

basic computer skillsmachine operationtroubleshootingquality monitoringproduction recordssafety protocolstime managementcritical thinking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay for the Production Operator position?

The pay is $23.15 per hour.

What is the shift schedule for this role?

The shift is 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime possibly required.

What skills and qualifications are required for the Production Operator role?

Required experience includes basic computer skills. Minimum qualifications are age 18 or older, ability to read/write/comprehend instructions, critical thinking, safety awareness, time management, coordination, active learning, active listening, and physical ability to lift 50lbs with frequent active movements.

What benefits does Land O'Lakes offer?

The company offers a competitive salary and bonus potential along with a comprehensive benefits package.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Operator position?

Strong candidates demonstrate critical thinking, safety focus, time management, coordination with teams, active learning, active listening, and meet physical requirements like lifting 50lbs.