Production Assistant Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Hours: 4:45PM-5:07AM rotating M, T, F, Sat, Sun then Wed & Thursday the following week. (14/7 rotation)

Job duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Function:

• Providing shift leadership, guidance, and supervision to all hourly employees in production, sanitation, quality, safety, and warehousing.

• Works closely with all members of management staff and corporate resources to ensure that the highest quality of finished product is produced within the scheduled timelines in a safe and efficient manner.

• Train and develop people in an active role.  Make corrections as needed, coordinating with Production Leads and Trainers.  Provide and gather input to performance reviews and actively coach/mentor employees to reach their optimum potential.

• Upholds and demonstrates the Land O'Lakes Core Values and Leadership Expectations.   

Secondary Function:

• Effectively coordinates and utilizes available resources to formulate action plans for process and quality improvements, project implementations, cost reduction, and etc.

• Conducts regular inspections and production audits; compiles required reports; supports plant quality, safety, sanitation, and MCP programs. 

• Coordinates resources to assist in complying with regulatory issues including safety, GMP’s, environmental sanitation, and workers compensation.

• Facilitates hiring, coaching, and directing employees and evaluates work performance of assigned personnel calling attention to deficiencies as they occur and commending improved or exceptional performance where justified.

• Provides employees with appropriate orientation and training so they can perform their assigned duties as efficiently as possible.

• Confers with management and production personnel on production problems. Also able to recommend changes to improve production and quality standards.

• All other duties as assigned or required.

Safety Responsibility:

• Encourage safe work techniques for all employees and take corrective action as necessary to maintain safety compliance in the production factory.

• Follow plant safety rules, procedures and perform all duties safely to reduce the risk of injury.

• Ensure First Report of Injuries and Supervisor Accident Investigations are completed as required.

• Perform Safety Observations and report findings as required.

• Attend annual safety refresher courses.

Interpersonal / Organizational Responsibilities:

• Must be able to effectively lead and manage employees in a positive manner.

• Must have skills to provide both written and verbal communication to effectively relay information. 

• Must be able to develop written procedures, adding appropriate details so employees can follow.

• Must be able to multi-task and remain flexible enough to shift priorities as the need arises.

• Must be able to review schedules, plan, and schedule personnel to achieve results.

• Continue to develop yourself to grow your career, by attending seminars and other learning opportunities.

• Must have ability to communicate with a variety of people and negotiate priorities; demonstrated written communication skills; capacity for consistently meeting deadlines; ability to manage multiple projects; solid organization and detail orientation, excellent follow-through skills and strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and data entry.

Required Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma Required, Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred and 2 plus years food manufacturing and leadership experience.

• Processing/manufacturing environment

• Experience with GMP's, HAACP, sanitation, and quality assurance highly desired

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Communication, Decision Making, Safety Awareness, Quality Orientation, Technical / Professional Knowledge, Customer Focus, Time Management, Computer skills.

• Advanced Safety training, HACCP training/certifications highly preferred

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

Salary Range: $70,800 - $106,200 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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