Production Operator

Production Operator

Pay Rate: $27.97 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

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.

In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

The Sybil Operator is responsible for all phases and operation of the Sybil Dept.  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.   

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, shut down, and operate Sybil liquefier equipment
• Monitor pumps, valves, pipelines, and ensure proper product quality (temperature, moisture, consistency)
• Perform testing, sampling, and maintain accurate records (process charts, sanitation logs)
• Complete sanitation, chlorination, and CIP of equipment and work areas
• Support trials, troubleshooting, and experimental equipment when needed
• Maintain inventory and order ingredients
• Operate forklift (certified)
• Perform light maintenance and equipment care

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• 6+ months of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Experience:

• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Experience in high-speed or highly automated environments is a plus
• Experience with equipment operation, troubleshooting, or maintenance preferred
• Forklift experience or certification preferred

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Frequent movement (walking, standing, bending, lifting, etc.)
• Work in PPE and varying environments (hot, cold, dusty, chemical exposure)
• Work scheduled shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

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 and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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