The Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position primarily involves operating a forklift to support daily activities.

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.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 pm – 4:00 am, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, hours subject to business needs

Pay: $25.69 + shift differential: $1 (After 8pm)

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or manufacturing experience 

• Forklift experience

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.

• Basic computer skills.

Job Duties:

• Operate a forklift to safely transport, load, and unload materials and products within the facility.

• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.

• Maintain a safe and clean work area, during and after shift is completed.

• Moving packaging materials into production areas according to Production schedule.

• Return unused materials to warehouse once production is complete.

• Operate the palletizer.

• Remove cooled product from coolers when product temperature is within specifications and stage on the WIP area.

• Must adhere to all safety, quality, and productivity requirements established for the position and/or department.

• Perform material handling tasks, ensuring efficient movement of goods and compliance with safety protocols and procedures.

• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Will serve as the primary trainer and mentor for new Line Associates, providing guidance, and support.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.

• Able to work in noisy environments.

• 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.

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.

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