Barrel Closing at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Melrose, Minnesota

Job Description:

Barrel Closing

Job Summary:

Monitor overall barrel closing process to maintain high quality and productivity standards. Proficient in all phases of the job duties and responsibilities listed below.

Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

Hours: 12 hour rotating shift 4:45am - 5:15pm

Pay Rate: $25.21

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:

• Ensure barrel records, barrel labels and associated paperwork are accurate and complete.


• Disassemble, cleanup and reassemble of V-mag, extraction pumps and barrel fill equipment.


• Clean-up of barrel fill area.


• Operation of COP tanks including cleaner strength monitoring.


• Assist with Turbafilm start-up and shutdown, including hook-ups for CIP.


• Setup of barrel fill area for production.


• Start-up and operation of auto-roller system, including V-mag.


• Start-up, shutdown, calibration and operation of metal detector and associated documentation.


• Barrel closing, weighing, labeling, and forklift transfer and stacking of barrels in cooler.


• Inspection and forklift transfer of packaging supplies to barrel fill area.


• Sampling product for analytical analysis, including maintaining sample spoon sanitizer solution.


• Check barrel scale accuracy daily, chart data, and initiate repairs as necessary.


• Written documentation of waste cheese records.


• Clean drains (day shift operator) and complete Master Sanitation items for the AM department.


• Lockout pumps/equipment before dismantling, and follow other safety procedures.


• Fully participate in and support the following programs: Safety, LQMS, BRC, LPS and LMS.


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


• Follow and support GMP's.

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

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


• Ability to lift 50lbs

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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