Assistant Team Lead at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Websterville, Vermont

Job Description:

Assistant Team Lead

Under direction of the WC2 Team lead, the Butter Assistant Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the production of all Butter products and Butter staff. Duties include working with and training all personnel to operate manufacturing and packaging equipment, as well as oversee all procedures involved in the Butter production area. The Butter Team Lead ensures all employees follow company GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation programs. Additionally, the Assistant Team Lead ensures all employees are productive and competent in their respective roles. This position also requires leading the team by monitoring tasks, ensuring the proper fulfillment of all required paperwork, swabbing of equipment, and ensuring correct product specifications and packaging.

Pay: Starting at $23.18 per hour

Shift: 2nd Shift, 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older.


• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.


• Established leadership skills.


• SME on machinery and food production.


• Basic computer skills.


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

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry.


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


• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems.


• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.


• Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and directions.


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor, Team lead, and production operators.


• Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.


• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.


• Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.


• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.


• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting (up to 50 pounds), 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.

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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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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