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Production Operator 3rd Shift

Job in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, 44242, USA
Listing for: Land O'Lakes
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Food Production, Operations Engineer, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Production Operator 3rd Shift at Land O'Lakes summary:

Third-shift Production Operator at a dairy foods manufacturing facility responsible for operating reworker equipment to micro-fix and supply bulk butter for production, maintaining lot records and inventory, performing CIP cleaning, and supporting other production personnel. Role requires forklift operation, adherence to sanitation, safety and quality standards, basic computer and math skills, and frequent physical activity in variable temperature environments. Union position with shift differential, potential weekends/OT/holidays, and is part of Land O’Lakes dairy manufacturing operations.

Production

Operator 3rd Shift

Pay: $29.17 plus $1.00 shift differential with a $0.30 increase after 60 days

Shift &

Working Hours:

3rd Shift - Monday - Friday; 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed, hours subject to business needs.

The Rework Operator is responsible for micro fixing of all butter needs for production requirements. Responsible for all record keeping of lot numbers and an accurate inventory. Assist in relief of other plant personnel.

This is a Union Facility, and this position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating 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:

· Supplying bulk butter for all production needs.

· Operate the reworker equipment with highest standard of sanitation, quality and safety.

· Must be able to operate a Forklift (Tow Motor)

· Maintain a sufficient supply of reworked product to systems to meet production requirements.

· Must be able to C.I.P./clean all butter and reworker equipment.

· Must be able to help in production during relief of production personnel.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

· 18 years or older

· 1+ years of production/manufacturing experience

· Basic computer skills.

· Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

· High School Diploma or GED

· 2+ years of production/manufacturing experience

· Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

· 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 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

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 Linked In, 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 ) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

Keywords:

dairy production, butter rework operator, third shift manufacturing, forklift operator, sanitation CIP, lot traceability, production operator, food safety, union manufacturing, shift work

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