Rack Support Associate at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Hicksville, New York

Job Description:

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Land O'Lakes has been farmer owned since 1921, with over 10,000 employees and $14 Billion in annual sales - The agriculture and food industries are growing fast. So are the opportunities. With a variety of positions available in a lot of different places, we’ve got just the career for you.

Located in Hicksville, NY, this role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating 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.

Position Summary: 
The Rack Support Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
 

Location: Hicksville, NY

Schedule: Mon-Fri, Saturdays as per business needs 5:00pm - 3:00am
Hourly Wage: $15.65

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Required Qualifications & Experiences: 18 years or older, 6+ months of manufacturing experience, and Forklift Experience and/or Certification

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences: Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems

Essential Functions:

• Attending area of transfer from filler to chiller.


• Inform Supervisors and or Lead of any discrepancy on product information.


• Transferring carts of production in and out of chillers and placing them orderly at the WIP area.


• Flipping two and four pound trays in chillers when needed.


• Reworking product that is below specifications.


• Keeping work area clean and organized, following the “5 S” program.


• Promoting a safe work environment at all times.


• Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures, company Policies and regulations.


• Other duties, as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.


• Prior food industry knowledge.


• Ability to work in a varying temperature environment.


• Ability to lift and move heavy trays and carts.

Physical Demands:                                                             

• Standing                                                                                  


• Lifting up to 50 lbs.                                                                


• Working in hot/cold temperatures                                          


• Noise typical of a production environment                            

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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