Lead Production Operator

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Job Title: Lead Production Operator
Location: Turlock, CA, West United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Lead Production Operator

Pay: $33.49 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $500 bonus after completing 30-day period. $500 bonus after completing 6 months of employment. Total of $1,000 bonus

Shift & Working Hours: Day Shift; 3:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

The Lead will assist the Production Supervisor with the daily operating functions in the Kitchen and Pack Lines. The Lead will have delegated responsibility for line operations. Lead will direct the line associates and Operators of operational responsibilities. The Lead will review the Production Schedule and Work Orders to ensure the product meets specified line requirements. The Line Associates and Operators will be monitored by Lead to ensure Quality, GMP, Safety, Production, Training and Housekeeping requirements are being met. The Lead will conform to the required GMP and Safety procedures, follow all verbal and/or written instructions of the Land O Lakes policies, Operations, direct shift Supervisor, Quality Control and Management staff.

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:

Conduct a walkthrough of your area of operation to make sure the equipment is operational and you are staffed correctly.
Communicate with out-going shift Leads as to Work Order completions and equipment operational status.
Report all non-conforming discrepancies to Operations Supervisor, QC and Management in a timely manner.
Communicate the daily Pass down to line associates
Ensure all associates conduct the required stretching exercises before starting work on the lines.
Comply with all GMP, personal protective clothing, hair covering and hearing protection policies

Required Experience and Skills:

Must be 18 years or older
2+ year or more of machine operation work experience
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:

2+ year of lead experience in food manufacturing

Physical Requirements:

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

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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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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Job Post Date: 07/16/25