Silo Operator
Pay Rate: $26.93 per hour + Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour
Sign on Bonus: $1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment. $500 paid after 6 months of employment. $750 paid after 12 months of employment.
Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM 2-2-3 Rotation; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.
Role Focus: Responsible for all phases and operation (process and CIP) of all liquid shipping and receiving. Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.
In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.
This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all processes and CIP for the whey stream, including various silos and separators.
• Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform required sampling and testing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Assist with Master Sanitation Schedule and cleaning tasks.
• Ensure good communication between technicians and shifts.
• Train and learn at least one other position in the Whey department.
• Verify silo connections before filling.
• Perform light equipment/building maintenance.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in the plant safety program and complete safety training.
• Follow all safety programs to prevent injuries and report incidents.
• Adhere to sanitation and quality SOPs.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement environment and 5S program.
• Follow GMP, HACCP guidelines, and LQMS requirements.
• Complete at least one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.
• Demonstrate knowledge of machine operations and production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• Prior high-speed, high-tech manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• 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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

• Oversee all processes and CIP for the whey stream, including various silos and separators.
• Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform required sampling and testing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Assist with Master Sanitation Schedule and cleaning tasks.
• Ensure good communication between technicians and shifts.
• Train and learn at least one other position in the Whey department.
• Verify silo connections before filling.
• Perform light equipment/building maintenance.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in the plant safety program and complete safety training.
• Follow all safety programs to prevent injuries and report incidents.
• Adhere to sanitation and quality SOPs.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement environment and 5S program.
• Follow GMP, HACCP guidelines, and LQMS requirements.
• Complete at least one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.
• Demonstrate knowledge of machine operations and production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager