Operator
Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Fremont
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Operator SHIFT: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. PAY:
$23:55 an hour JOB SUMMARY: This role is part of our Purina Animal
Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives,
independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and
animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry
-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the
nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of
every animal for a healthier, more productive life. The Production
Operator focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining,
processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: Operating
machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment
to manufacture products according to production specifications,
schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
•Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods
•Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or
re-manufacture faulty products •Maintaining accurate daily
production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis
and examines production materials for processing. Operates all
equipment and processes. Monitors machine parameters and
troubleshoots processing problems. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: - Basic
computer skills MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Age: 18 years or older -
Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal
and written instructions. - Critical Thinking: Using logic and
reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. - 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 - Coordination: Working well with others to meet team
goals and adjusting to important changes - Active Learning:
Understanding the implications of new information for both current
and future problem-solving and decision-making. - Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate. Physical Requirements for production positions
regularly include: - Able to lift 50lbs - 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 across temperature zones that may include cold
and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work
in environments where dust is present - Shift schedules that
include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic
overtime WAGE RANGE SALARY: Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive
salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a
comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company
sponsored benefits. Nothing in this job description restricts the
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. Applicants must
successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of
maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment
substance abuse testing. 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 and our global entities
support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes,
nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask
for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you
receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the
information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable
accommodation request to complete the employment application
process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U
(844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
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