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Bagger Operator

Employer
Land O' Lakes
Location
Pine Island, Minnesota
Salary
$21.03/hour

Job Details

Bagger Operators

The Bagger Operator is the front-line employee who performs the manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the inputs and create the final high-quality final products. There are a variety of sub-classifications within the Operator job family that could range in specific duties from receiving and handling the raw materials, adding value through a variety of proprietary processes, to packaging the final product. In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

Wage:

  • $21.03/Hour

 

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 18 years or older

  • 6+ months of manufacturing experience preferred.

  • Basic computer skills.

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

 

 

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 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

Healthcare

Land O’Lakes competitive, cost-effective medical plan choices include generous up-front funding into an HRA or HSA for both employee coverage and employee + dependents coverage. In addition to the HRA and HSA, we offer two pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to help employees save money on health care and dependent care expenses. With our wellness program, you have access to support your physical, financial, and emotional health with online tools, resources, competitions, and sleep, physical activity, and nutrition logging. 

Retirement Savings


We make a 4% matching 401(k) contribution on the first 5% of pay you contribute to the Plan. ​​​​​In addition, a Company Retirement Contribution of 3%–5% of pay is added to the Plan automatically, whether or not you contribute. In total, this can add up to a a 9% contribution by Land O'Lakes into your 401(k) plan.

In 2020, we received a Best In Class 401(k) Plan award from PLANSPONSOR, recognizing companies demonstrating outstanding plan design, governance and participant outcomes.

Company

To all the big thinkers, the leaders, future leaders, change makers, hard workers and everyone with a passion for doing something meaningful—we want you on our team.

In 2019, Land O'Lakes was named a Top-Rated Workplace by Indeed. The company ranks #45 on Fortune’s Change the World list, it placed #23 on Forbes Best Employers List, and it scored 80% on the DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion List. Our company culture is known to be open, inclusive, and team-driven. You can learn more about our culture at https://careers.landolakesinc.com/us/en/culture What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

6 plus months of solid work experience in any industry
Basic computer skills
Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and direction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to operate a forklift, maintaining compliance with established forklift safety standards.

Must be able to operate the forklift computerized warehousing system.
Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
Must have mechanical aptitude.
18 years or older
Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
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)
Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators
Knowledge of various pieces of high tech food manufacturing processing and packaging equipment. Examples include but are not limited to baggers, palletizers, and cookers.
The Cheese Dryer Bagger / Palletizers are responsible for filling and palletizing products in the Cheese Dryer Department. This position is also responsible for the quality control functions required in packaging product, GMP’s, and sanitation requirements for the packaging and palletizing areas.

Perform general labor functions of bag filling and sealing, palletizing, bag labeling, wrapping and putting away pallets.
Assist Dryer Operators, Rovers, and Lead People as directed to maintain an efficient operation.
Maintain good housekeeping and 5S requirements in your work area.
Responsible to adhere to quality system requirements, such as metal detector and scale checks. How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford and her leadership team are widely respected among current employees, the industry, and the broader business community. CEO Ford ranks #31 on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List and was recently profiled on CBS 60 Minutes. Learn more about our leaders here: https://www.landolakesinc.com/Leadership?prevpage=pressleader Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? Land O’Lakes is committed to achieving a prosperous shared destiny by working to advance rural communities across the nation. We will do this by building tighter connections between consumers and farmers, and creating value-added insights, products and services from farmer to fork. You can learn more about this vision in our 2019 annual report. https://issuu.com/landolakesinc1/docs/2019_landolakes_annual_report?fr=sNmE0Mjg5ODMyOA What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? By joining Land O’Lakes, you’re joining a Fortune 250 company and a co-op that cares. As a $14-billion, global enterprise—and a farmer-owned co-op—Land O'Lakes offers a combination of innovation, impact and compassion you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about https://careers.landolakesinc.com/us/en

Company info
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Location
Rochester
MN
56352
US

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