Utility Operator

Pay: $26.60 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Hillsboro, WI

As a Utility Operator, 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. In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation.

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:

Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and othersShows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quicklyAble to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environmentEnsures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production processMaintains cleanliness and organization of work areaCollaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

Required Experience and Skills:

Must be 18 years or older1 year or more of work experience in any industryBasic computer and math skillsAble to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in EnglishWillingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshootStrong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

1+ year of dairy manufacturing work experienceMachine operation

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift/carry up to 60 poundsFrequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movementsPerforming duties while wearing personal protective equipmentWorking in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are presentRequired 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.

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.

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.