Operations Technician (Finance)
Operations Technician
Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager in the daily operation of their designated team/shift. Assistance is provided by training associates, learning advanced operating functions, performing special assignments to support product or equipment trials, customer requests & process improvement activities, ensuring the master sanitation schedule is met & conducting operational preventative maintenance. Cover shift based staffing needs (generally at the classified job level) to ensure ability to meet production demands. Maintain a safe work environment & meet all established quality standards.
Shift: 4:45PM - 5:45 AM (2-2-3 rotation)
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate startup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP and operation of all equipment in assigned work area.
- Operator Care - basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning & maintenance.
- Master Sanitation of operating areas, equipment and coolers as assigned.
- Participate in delivering training to all associates in assigned work area to build capability in meeting weekly production schedule staffing demands.
- Assist and support various areas of operations.
- Assist with department implementation of new processes, new equipment, and improved line layouts.
- Lead by example and support line activities to ensure employee safety, food safety, and quality assurance.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Associate degree preferred
Experience:
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
- Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience
Requirements:
- Ability to read and write effectively in English
- Ability to contribute in a teamwork environment
- Ability to perform basic math equations
- Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next workstation
- 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
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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