Production Operator
Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Production Operator Pay Rate: $27.10 per hour plus Shift
Differential: $1.50 per hour Shift & Working Hours: 4:45 PM to 5:15
AM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. 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. 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. Monitor overall barrel closing process to maintain
high quality and productivity standards. Proficient in all phases
of the job duties and responsibilities listed below. Maintain a
safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.
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. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor
overall barrel closing process to maintain high quality and
productivity standards. Proficient in all phases of the job duties
and responsibilities in closing and lotting of product. - Complies
with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self
and others. - Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and
adapts to changes quickly. - Able to multi-task and keep up with
production demands in a fast-paced environment. - Ensures all
quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed
during production process. - Maintains cleanliness and organization
of work area - Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads
and Management to accomplish daily work assignments. 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. Experience: - 1
year of manufacturing work 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. 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.
Keywords: Land O'Lakes, Lakeville , Production Operator, Manufacturing , Saint Joseph, Minnesota
