Auto Salter Operator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Melrose, Minnesota

Job Description:

Auto Salter Operator

Job Summary:

Responsible for the all aspects of the Auto Salting process, salt hopper operation and barrel filling process from fill to draw and CIP. Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

Pay: $25.86/hr. + $1/hr. Shift Differential

Hours: 4:45pm - 5:15am - 2-2-3 Rotation

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performance of job duties may include any one or more operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift. This position will cross train as a Barrel handling operator.


• Able to perform startup (including HACCP documentation), operation, shutdown and CIP of the auto salter.


• Insure proper recipes, ingredient amounts, and parameters are in place for auto salter process.


• CIP enzyme applicator between cheese styles.


• Monitor enzyme levels topically applicated by ensuring proper recipes, and ingredients are used as per number of vats being produced; this responsibility is to support LOL Halal status.


• Coordinate with the vat deck operator and communicate with DMC operators, TQ Leaders and Whey department to insure all process procedures are in place for Italian and Cheddar production as they vary.


• Generate accurate, complete make records and chart documentation.


• Follow all sanitation and quality SOP's to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.


• Performs and maintains metal detector tests


• Insures clean carriers, extenders, press plates, and rings are used in the process


• LEAN Manufacturing - Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.


• Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.


• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork


• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements


• Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.


• Demonstrate working knowledge of machine operations and overall production process


• Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Shift Supervisor

  Education:
  

  
  

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

  Experience:
  

  
  

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred


• Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience

  Requirements:
  

  
  

• Ability to contribute in a team work environment


• Ability to perform basic math equations


• Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently


• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next work station


• Ability to perform problem solving skills, apply creative thinking, use resources, and make effective decisions


• Ability to effectively plan and organize


• Ability to contribute to a safe and organized work environment


• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)


• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change as the organization continues to improve processes


• Ability to draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources


• Maintain prompt and regular job attendance


• Ability to read and write effectively in English

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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