Production Operator

Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another—not Wall Street. We’re proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards
• Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family
• Powerful savings programs
• Training and career progression

Manufacturing of feed to the pellet mill operator, bulk station, blocker and the packer. Must be able to follow direction. Ability to learn and understand the operation of equipment to include, but not limited to the following manufacturing equipment: Packer, Palletizer, Forklift, Mixer, and Pellet Mill. Ability to understand, record, and verbalize detailed information accurately. Ability to be observant, accurate, and capable of following directions. Strong attention to detail. Basic math skills and to follow all other duties assigned by management.

Location city, state: Spokane, WA

Hours: 3rd shift, 10:00pm - 6:30am

Wage: $22.58 $1000 signing Bonus. $500 upon hiring and the other $500 after completion of 90 day Probationary Period.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• 6 months of manufacturing experience

• Basic computer skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 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

• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators

• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team

• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

• Knowledge of various pieces of high tech manufacturing processing and packaging equipment. Examples include but not limited to baggers, palletizers and cookers.

• 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

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks

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

• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

Travel: N/A

Purina:

This role is part of our Land O’Lakes, Inc., Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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