Production Associate at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Hicksville, New York

Job Description:

Production Associate

Production Associate is someone who responsible for learning various production support roles. Able to assist throughout the plant when needed.

Location city, state: Hicksville, NY

Hours: 4:00pm - 1:30am, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, hours subject to business needs

Wage: $20.59

Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older
  
  


• 6+ months of manufacturing experience
  
  


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

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School diploma or GED-equivalent
  
  


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


• Attending area of transfer from filler to chiller.
  
  


• Inform Supervisors and or Lead of any discrepancy on product information.
  
  


• Transferring carts of production in and out of chillers and placing them orderly at the WIP area.
  
  


• Orient product alignment in the Garvey table area.
  
  


• Flip trays in chillers when needed.
  
  


• Reworking product that is below specifications.
  
  


• Keeping work area clean and organized, following the "5 S" program.
  
  


• Promoting a safe work environment at all times.
  
  


• Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal Safety. Procedures, company Policies and regulations.
  
  


• Other duties, as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed.
  
  

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.
  
  


• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
  
  


• Able to work in noisy environments.
  
  


• 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.
  
  

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.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.