Land O’Lakes Hiring for General Production Operator rd shift at Kiel, WI Full Time

General Production Operator 3rd shift

$2500 Sign On Bonus

You will receive a sign-on bonus of $500.00 after 60 days of employment. After six months of employment, you will receive a $1,000.00 retention bonus, and after one year of employment you’ll receive your second payment of your retention bonus of $1,000.00. All totaled you will receive $2,500.00 in sign-on and retention bonuses.

• This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating 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.

  The Production Operator is the front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the inputs and create the final high-quality final products. There are a variety of sub-classifications within the Operator job family that could range in specific duties from receiving and handling the raw materials, adding value through a variety of proprietary processes, to packaging the final product. In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

  
  Location city, state: Kiel, Wisconsin

  
  Hours: 10:50 pm – 7:00 am (Start and End times may vary based on production needs)

  
  Overtime: Eligible for overtime after 8 hours

  
  Wage: $23.44/hour plus night shift and Sunday premiums

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

  
  EDUCATON:

  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred

  
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 6 plus months of solid work experience in any industry
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and direction

  
  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)
  • 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
  • Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
  • Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
  • Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

  
  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators
  • Knowledge of various pieces of high tech food manufacturing processing and packaging equipment. Examples include but are not limited to baggers, palletizers, and cookers.

  
  Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

  • Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
  • Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
  • Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
  • Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

  Travel: N/A

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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