Relief Operator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Turlock, California

Job Description:

Relief Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Relief Operator is primarily responsible for providing support to various production departments. He/she supports production goals by covering break/lunches/vacations/overtime and assisting wherever needed at the discretion of shift supervisors. In doing so, he/she must be proficient in several operations such as receiving, micros, mixing, pelleting, packing and palletizer, non-bulk receiving; he/she must also be able to perform those jobs as good or better than the "normal" operator. The qualified candidate will have the ability to work 40+ hours per week. He/she must be able to work across various shifts, short term, and long term - up to several weeks at a time. He/she must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.; and be mechanically inclined. The candidate must be able to multi-task; work as a team player; and work in a fast-paced environment with very high responsibilities. A sense of urgency is a must. This position requires a great deal of flexibility especially when it comes to the schedule. The relief operator must constantly deal with change and ambiguity.

SHIFT: 1st Shift - 6am - 2 :30pm

PAY: $23.04 hourly

Essential Functions:

Works safely and follows all safety procedures and safety requirements for each position. Cover break and lunches for packing and/or pelleting depending on needs. Assist packers with bin checks, poking bins, bag staging, changeovers, changing fine totes, and other needs as determined by shift supervisor. Assist pellet mills with die changes and other needs as determined by supervisor. Completes monthly cycle counts for empty bags and bagged ingredients. Cover vacations (PTO) when needed. When covering a position, the relief operator accepts all essential job functions related to that role. Cover overtime (OT) when needed. Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions - required. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. - required. Visual acuity - required. Able to work in hot/cold/dusty environments - required. Beating/poking bins/digging out dies - required. Forklift certified - required. Not afraid of working heights greater than 5 feet - required. Attention to detail - required. Basic computer and math skills - required. Sense of urgency - required. Overtime/weekends - required per business needs. Completes miscellaneous assignments from management. Completes housekeeping assignments. Assigned work tools - PPE, radio, and flashlight.

Decision-making: The work instructions are very specific should be able to make adjustments and changes as deemed necessary by the supervisor

Education Requirement: High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands:

• Position requires constant movement; this is not a stationary position


• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust to focus


• Required to walk, stand, reach, lift, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use both hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, repeatedly throughout the shift


• Able to work in a dusty environment and in a cold/hot environment where temperatures can vary


• Able to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds using safe lifting practices throughout shift


• Housekeeping such as sweeping, scraping, shoveling, scrubbing in assigned areas


• Each day may require the completion of different duties or priorities with different skill sets or requirements


• Available to work Overtime, Weekends including Saturday and Sunday based on production needs


• Standing - Frequently


• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally

Time Demands:

• On occasion, business demands may require some employees to work overtime


• Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Basic computer skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Age: 18 years or older


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  Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.


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  Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


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  Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception


• Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision


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  Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes


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  Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.


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  Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.

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.

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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