Line Associate

Line Associate

The Line Associate will assist the Machine Operator and Lead with the daily operating functions of the Filling Line. Most Filling Lines are staffed with more than one Line Associates who work in a team. In this team, you will need to communicate with each and work in close proximity. The Line Associate will be monitored by the Department Lead to ensure Quality, GMP, Safety, Production, Training and Housekeeping requirements. The Line Associate will conform to the required GMP and Safety procedures follow all verbal and or written instructions of the Lead, Quality Control and Management Team

Pay Rate: $22.42/HR

Location: Turlock, CA

Shift: 1pm-9:30pm

(Overtime and weekends as needed)

Hire on Bonus:

$500 bonus after completing 90 day probationary period

$500 bonus after completing 6 months of employment

Total of $1,000 bonus

Requirements:

• 1 year plus of Food Production Experience

• Comply with personal protective clothing, hair covering and hearing protection policies

• Ability to read and understand English

Physical Demands

• Will need to be able to work in a cold environment where temperatures can vary from 45° to 32° degrees.

• Will need to be available to work overtime, weekends including Saturday and Sunday based on production needs.

• Standing /  Entire shift

• Pushing/Pulling / Use of both hands to grip equipment - Frequently

• Lift Capacity: up to 25 lbs / Lift over head in a safe manner - Occasionally

• Noise typical of a production environment / Entire shift/Hearing Protection Required

• Personal protective clothing, hair covering required

Kitchen Area Essential Functions:

• Verify and report any open cup seals/foils problems during the process

• Report all Non-Conforming discrepancies to Filler Lead, QC and Management

• Report to Filling Line work station on time at start up, and after breaks and lunches

• Assist team in transportation of production carts, baskets, materials and equipment

• Report all safety and GMP violations

• Report broken, damaged, dirty baskets, carts, foils, cups or any materials/equipment that does not conform to our standards

• Insure conveyor is washed down frequently to prevent any excess product spillage onto clean product cups

• Notify Filler Operator and Lead of any erratic machine functions

• Assist Filling Machine Operator with O-ring checks, cleaning and lubricating of cylinders and plungers

Packing Area Essential Functions:

• Collect and insert the filled sealed product cups into the appropriate baskets with the correct rotation and placement pattern

• Verify and report any open cup seals/foils problems during the process

• On lines with date coded cups be watchful for non-coded cups and legibility of printed information

• Report all Non-Conforming discrepancies to Filler Lead, QC and Management

• Report to Filling Line workstation on time at start up, and after breaks and lunches

• Assist team in transportation of production carts, baskets, materials and equipment

• Report all safety and GMP violations

• Report broken, damaged, dirty baskets, carts, foils, cups or any materials/equipment that does not conform to our standards 

• Ensure conveyor is washed down frequently to prevent any excess product spillage onto clean product cups

• Notify Filler Operator and Lead of any erratic machine functions

• Assist Filling Machine Operator with O-ring checks, cleaning and lubricating of cylinders and plungers

Time Demands:

• On occasion, business demands may require some employees to work overtime.

• When overtime is required, employees are expected to work extra hours as required to meet business needs – this is a requirement of this position

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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