Job Abstract

Production Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Location city, state: Hicksville, NY

Hours: 4:00 pm – 1:30 am, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, hours subject to business needs

Wage: $20.59

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

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

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School diploma or GED-equivalent
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
• 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.
• Orient product alignment in the Garvey table area.
• Flip 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in noisy environments.
• 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.

Dairy Foods

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.   

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Internal Candidates: Exempt employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of one year before posting to an open position and hourly employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of six months before posting to an open position, unless business needs require moving beforehand, and current manager approves the internal move. Internal candidates who are on a final written warning and/or performance improvement plan are not eligible to apply for an internal opening.

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.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its 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.