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Land O'Lakes · Onsite · Kiel, WI (USA)
Production Operator - 1st Shift

Intake Relief


Pay: $27.55 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (if applicable)
Hiring Bonus: $2500
Shift & Working Hours:11:00 AM to7:00 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. 10 days on and 4 days off, rotating schedule.

Job Description:

The 11am relief intake operator is the front-line employee who will properly receive incoming milk loads, perform necessary screening tests, transfer milk to manufacturing, prepare milk loads for shipment for outside sales, wash and sanitize milk trucks, holding tanks and receiving lines. Properly maintain paperwork and other documentation of these tasks. Work with the drivers bringing in milk to ensure they follow Kiel Intake policies and are properly cleaning the equipment under their control.



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 6 plus months of solid work experience in any industry
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and direction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day
  • Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision 
  • Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
  • Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team 
  • Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience communicating with supervisors and co-workers in a team environment.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Knowledge of various pieces of high tech manufacturing processing and packaging equipment.

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

  • Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
  • 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
  • Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
  • Routinely climbing stairs and ladders while performing the duties of this role.  

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.


Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on 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. 

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About Land O'Lakes

Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here .

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