Packer Operator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Turlock, California

Job Description:

Packer Operator

The PackerOperator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products. Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis and examines production materials for processing. Operates all equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.

SHIFT: 2nd shift - 2pm-10:30pm

LOCATION: Turlock, CA

PAY: $23.04

Weekends and Overtime as needed, may be required to be on-call in case of emergency.

New Hire Bonus: $500 after completing 30 day probationary period, $1,000 after completing 6 months of employment and $1,000 after completing 12 months of employment. Total of $2,500.

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  


• 18 years or older
  
  


• Must be able to work safely and use equipment in a safe manner
  
  


• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
  
  


• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
  
  


• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
  
  


• Work in a collaborative team
  
  


• Able to work in a dusty environment and in a cold/hot environment where temperatures can vary
  
  


• Multi-task; work as a team player, work in a fast-paced environment with very high responsibilities
  
  


• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods
  
  


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  Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
  
  


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  Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
  


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  Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
  
  


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  Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
  
  


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  Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  
  


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  Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
  
  


• Mechanically inclined
  
  


• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust to focus
  
  


• Each day may require the completion of different duties or priorities with different skill sets or requirements.
  
  

• Able to repeatedly lift at least 55 pounds using safe lifting practices throughout shift
  
  


• Not afraid of working heights greater than 5 feet - required
  
  


• 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
  
  

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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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