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1st Shift Relief Lead Bagger

Pay: $29.01 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00
Hiring Bonus: $2500
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00am to 2:00PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.
In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.
This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

Job Description:

When serving as Powder Packaging Relief Lead Person, lead and direct powder personnel to ensure and maintain efficiency of the Powder Packaging operations. When serving in Powder Bagger position, follow the direction of the Powder Lead-Person to ensure and maintain efficiency of the Powder Packaging operations including forklift operation and placing finished product into proper storage location. This position may be required to perform scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

Other duties as assigned

Lead and maintain efficient operation of powder packaging operations while in lead role.

Ensure timely and accurate documentation is completed

Troubleshoot as necessary to maintain production and safe work environment while in lead role

Ensure the completion of all required Master Sanitation Schedule requirements while in lead role

Assist Whey Plant Operators as needed.

Completion of all required Master Sanitation Schedule cleaning requirements. (While not in Lead role)

Completion of the weekly Master Sanitation drain cleaning procedure. (While not in Lead role)
Required Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years or older
1 year or more of work experience in any industry
Basic computer and math skills
Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful
Preferred Experience:
1+ year of manufacturing work experience
Machine operation and/or forklift experience
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

Must be willing to become forklift certified

Must have the ability to operate computer applications that apply to operations, including but not limited to Catalyst. Must be able to do mathematical calculations.

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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