Production Operator Pay: Starting $24.00 per hour. Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (if applicable for shit times) $27 per hour when fully trained Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 13:00 PM to 23:30; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. In this role, 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. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.
This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
* Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
* Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
* Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process
* Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
* Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments
Required Experience and Skills:
* Must be 18 years or older
* 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
* 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:
* 1+ year of manufacturing work experience
* Machine operation and/or forklift experience
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.
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.
$24-27 hourly Auto-Apply 9d ago
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Housekeeper - Part Time Flex
Land O Lakes 4.5
Land O Lakes job in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.
Part Time Flex - Production Operator
SHIFT: Now offering 4hr shifts - let us know when you want to work! Whether you're looking for a job to fit around your schooling, your kids, other work, or your life, we have the job for you. Minimum 15 hours per week, 4-12 hour blocks spread across production hours. 30 hours maximum per week.
PAY: $24.00
JOB SUMMARY:
The Flex Housekeeping Operator is the front-line employee who performs the duties involved in cleaning and housekeeping of the facility. In all stages of production safety, attention to detail, a quality and sanitation focus, and efficiency are key to the success of the operation. They will be cleaning, painting, and maintaining the cleanliness of our areas through project based work, along with scheduled tasks each day.
JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Painting, simple green, organization
Maintaining cleanliness in a high speed industrial manufacturing setting
Sweeps floors, cleans floors, scrapes
Removes webbing, trash, debris, build up on equipment, walls etc.
Must be detail oriented
Must be able to work with limited supervision
Must be able to work with team members in a fast-paced environment
Miscellaneous assignments as required by management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Basic computer skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Age: 18 years or older
Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:
Able to lift 50lbs
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 and chemicals are present
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Grade:
Prod
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.
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.
$24 hourly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Warehouse Operator
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Pay: $23.15 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. warehousing team, performing front-line processes that ensure successful delivery of final products. You'll gain skills and experience in warehouse operations including coordinating inbound/outbound deliveries, packing/loading final products using a forklift, assisting with cycle counts, and organizing areas of the warehouse. You'll operate daily on a forklift and use other plant machinery and equipment as needed. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.
This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.
Key Responsibilities:
• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery
• Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
• Successful forklift certification required
Required Experience and Skills:
• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful
Preferred Experience:
• 1+ year of warehousing work experience
• Forklift experience
Physical Requirements:
• Able to lift/carry up to 60 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.
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.
$23.2 hourly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Corporate Strategy Associate
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
The Corporate Strategy Associate provides a tremendous opportunity to deepen and broaden your knowledge of Land O'Lakes' food and agribusiness segments, accelerated professional development, and exposure to the executive leadership team. Associates are integral members of project teams and manage critical growth initiative workstreams while partnering directly with internal business partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Support the development and implementation of corporate strategic plans in alignment with organizational goals, market trends, and competitive dynamics. Continuously assess and refine strategies to ensure responsiveness to evolving business landscapes.
Market Industry Analysis and Insight: Partner with Economic Research team to develop comprehensive market analysis, including competitor benchmarking, industry trends, and customer insights. Translate findings into actionable recommendations to inform strategic decision-making processes.
Strategic Growth Initiatives: Support strategic initiatives sponsored by executive leadership, with primary focus on growth, in consulting-like engagements. Develop rigorous, fact-based, quantitative analyses to support recommendations. Build and manage relationships with company executives, supporting and influencing decisions aligned with enterprise and business unit strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority to drive business decisions and advance long-term strategic efforts.
Candidate Profile
Curious & Analytical - Intellectually curious with a proven ability to dig beyond surface-level information, conduct primary/secondary research, analyze complex data, and synthesize insights into actionable business implications.
Driven & Results-Oriented - Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and flexibility to manage multiple priorities; committed to delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes
Problem solver - Skilled at transforming ambiguity into clarity by framing complex challenges into structured questions and actionable steps to validate or disprove hypotheses
Strong Collaborator - Trusted team player with a track record of quickly building credibility and influencing cross-functional teams; adept at partnering with business leaders to drive alignment and execution.
Excellent Communicator - Demonstrates professional confidence and clarity in verbal communication and presentations; proven ability to articulate complex business strategies effectively to executive leadership.
Business Acumen - Skilled in applying quantitative and qualitative strategic and financial frameworks to evaluate growth opportunities; brings foundational knowledge across key disciplines such as marketing, supply chain, and finance/accounting.
Experience and Education:
BA or higher
4 or more years of broad-based business/commercial experience with a strong preference to strategy and/or consulting - will consider someone in finance, marketing, or supply chain
Track record of outstanding performance while working on high-impact projects and initiatives, including project management experience
MBA - preferred
Food and/or agribusiness industry experience - preferred
Salary range: $107,680 - $161,520 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)
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.
$29k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
Senior Executive Assistant
Cargill, Inc. 4.7
Wayzata, MN job
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Executive Assistant will make independent decision regarding planning, organizing and scheduling of more complex administrative support. In this role, you will coordinate, integrate and implement assigned administrative or staff functions.
Key Accountabilities
* Apply detailed knowledge of department operations and infrastructure, policies and procedures to perform moderately complex administrative processes.
* Schedule and coordinate meetings, diaries and travel arrangements.
* Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data to perform moderately complex data entry into one or more systems.
* Plans, coordinates and confirms logistics for more complex meetings and travel.
* Provide assistance and training to lower-level employees.
* Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
* Minimum of four years of related work experience
Job Information
This position is located in Wayzata, Minnesota
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Compensation
The expected salary for this position is $75k. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: ************************************************************* to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
$75k yearly 9d ago
Senior Total Rewards Coordinator
Land O Lakes 4.5
Land O Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
In this role, you will support the administration of employee leave of absence programs, including short- and long-term disability, FMLA, ADA, company-sponsored leave, and paid time off. This role manages state leave portals, conducts monthly internal audits, and ensures compliance through communication and education initiatives. You will analyze leave metrics, develop insights to improve employee experience, and partner with HR Technology to streamline onboarding notices. Additional responsibilities include managing program efforts such as service awards, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, payroll-related tasks, and responding to employee escalations.
This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters. Hybrid work arrangement each week Tuesday through Thursday.
Detailed Responsibilities Include:
Support administration of short- and long-term disability, FMLA, ADA, company-sponsored leave programs, and paid time off programs:
• Monthly internal audits and impact (includes employee headcount, state eligibility, etc.).
• Manage State Portals: including tracking employees who utilize state leave (daily), reviewing and collecting employee award letters, auditing terminated employees, and filing appeals within the state portal (internal tracking of state protected time after any company leave is exhausted and/or ineligible for company leave)
Communication & Education:
• Post required state notices and partner with HR Technology team to load notices in Workday onboarding.
• Support communication reviews and training related to State Leave for HR and business partners
• Manage FMLA inbox
• Respond to Tier 2 inquiries and escalations
Report and Analytics:
• Analyze quarterly and annual Leave Administrator dashboard metrics and develop narrative insights and watchouts.
• Leverage Workday reports and dashboard to provide recommendations and improve employee experience.
Program Efforts:
• Support Service Awards, Adoption Assistance, & Tuition Reimbursement programs
Experience/Qualifications:
· High School Diploma and 4+ years' experience within HR; familiarity with Company and State/Federal Leaves of Absence
· Bachelor's degree or associate degree preferred or HR-related certification
· Experience with complex and fluid processes
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and manage sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
· Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
· Collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to providing an exceptional and seamless employee experience across all interactions
$59,360-$89,040. Candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
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.
$59.4k-89k yearly Auto-Apply 18d ago
Senior Registration and Global Regulatory Specialist
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
The key responsibilities of this role will be to:
Provide Regulatory insights, strategic direction and document support to achieve international market access of animal foods, including but not limited to: supporting facility international regulatory compliance, main point of contact for resolving disputes and facilitating export procedures with domestic and international entities to support international product market entry, designing and implementing standards, documents, and procedures to ensure an efficient & effective animal feed regulatory & registration management system, represents business needs and interests in front of government entities such as USDA-APHIS and trade associations like AFIA.
Management of international and domestic animal food registrations, including but not limited to: managing third-party registration companies, new product registration submissions, EPA registration submissions, animal health supplement registrations, point of contact for states with registration concerns, providing subject matter expertise to internal and external business partners on matters pertaining to animal food registration requirements and product permissibility.
Required Education/Experience:
4-year Bachelor's degree in regulatory, nutrition, food science, animal science or similar.
3+ years experience working in regulatory or international business.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to direct workflow of projects.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Attention to detail, high level of accuracy. Intermediate computer skills, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Preferred Education/Experience:
Masters degree in regulatory or related field
Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish and/or Mandarin.
Related feed regulatory, food regulatory, international or registration experience.
Experience working with FDA, EPA or State regulators.
Experience working on trade association committees.
Experience with international regulatory requirements.
System experience including: SharePoint, Power Apps, Sales Force, SAP, JD Edwards.
Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
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.
$93.4k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Supply Chain Manufacturing Intern Summer 2026
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
Supply Chain Manufacturing Intern Summer 2026Supply Chain Manufacturing Internship - Animal Nutrition
Pay: Starting at $25/hr
May 2026 - July 2026
This internship offers valuable insight into the Feed Manufacturing industry by providing leadership opportunities and real-world experiences.
The Purina Animal Nutrition Manufacturing teams are the critical link to safely producing the highest quality livestock feed for animals. During this internship you will receive both technical hands-on manufacturing and leadership training to enhance your skillsets in addition to working with cross functional teams to evaluate and drive performance improvements.
A foundation of manufacturing knowledge will be built by interns spending approximately 3-4 weeks rotating though the processes of the facility before progressing into project development. During the project stage, interns will identify opportunity, analyze, present a proposal for improvements, and implement changes that will positively impact the facility and manufacturing organization.
Here are a few examples of previous projects that interns have chosen:
Analyze and correct root cause of production downtime.
Improve operational efficiency on a production line.
Identify and create recommendations to minimize waste on a production line.
Interns will also have the opportunity to network with leadership teams that oversee and influence employee safety, product quality, labor productivity, line efficiency, and material yield. Feed Manufacturing operates 55 facilities nationwide.
A manufacturing internship will set you on a fast track to plant and people leadership. Upon graduation, manufacturing interns will have the opportunity to apply for our Manufacturing Management Trainee (MMT) program. This program identifies and develops future leaders for Purina Animal Nutrition and equips them for leadership opportunities upon completion.
General Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in feed science, animal science, industrial engineering, ag business, supply chain and operations, milling science, manufacturing, agriculture, or related majors.
Sophomore or Junior undergraduates preferred.
Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry related.
Ability to relocate during May - July 2026 timeframe.
Previous experience within the general production and plant manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
This internship requires relocating for the duration of the internship.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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.
$25 hourly Auto-Apply 21d ago
3rd Shift Maintenance Worker
Dairy Farmers of America 4.7
Dalbo, MN job
Sign On Bonus: $2500 Shift differential: $1.25 GENERAL PURPOSE Perform general maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Apply general proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
* Perform preventative maintenance
* Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
* Support the installation of new equipment
* Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
* Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
* Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
* Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
* Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
* Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
* Maintain interior of the building (adjust doors to ensure functionality, paint touchups, troubleshoot lighting issues and replace, maintain HVAC filters, monitor bathroom fixtures to ensure proper operation, and perform other miscellaneous duties to ensure the building is performing at its best)
* May maintain business property and outside grounds
* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
* Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
* 1 to 3 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
* Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
* Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
* Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
* Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
* Able to perform routine maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
* Able to perform minor projects from planning to installation
* Able to follow directions
* Able to work effectively in a team environment
* Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
* Basic computer skills
* Must be able to read, write and speak English
Benefits:
Health and Sick benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility
Competitive pay
Gain Share Program
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Work for dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Salary:
$28-$30
$28-30 hourly 60d+ ago
Seed Sales Agronomist
Land O'Lakes Inc. 4.5
Land O'Lakes Inc. job in Arden Hills, MN
TheSeed Sales Agronomist is the local expert resource for their WinField United Commercial Sales teams, Market Development Agronomist and retail sellers, on seed products and technical agronomy tools for both proprietary (Croplan) and partnered brands. Responsibilities include communication and training for internal teams and retail sellers as well as partnering with Seed Portfolio Managers on forecasting local product needs, facilitating local on-farm trials and the development of technical training material for the Minnesota and North Dakota area .
This will be a virtual position working out of the individuals home based office. Successful candidates must be located in the territory.
Responsibilities:
50% Execute of Local Training and Communication Plans
Serve as the main resource for WinField United Commercial sales team and Market Development Agronomist on the technical seed portfolio strategy, communication, and execution.
Plan and lead local experiences, conferences, and training courses to enhance WinField United's seed position with internal staff and assigned retailers.
Co-author and execute seed agronomy tactics based on business unit and retail account plans.
30% Development of Local Seed Selling Tools
Work with Market Development Agronomist and Sales Development Managers to set overall business unit strategy for product focus, agronomic messaging, data collection, and coordination of cross-functional training.
Incorporate national messaging of proprietary and partnered seed brands into local training and communication materials.
Oversee the execution of local on-farm trials, create local Answer Plot demo designs, and partner with the Market Development Agronomist on content delivery.
20% Local Needs Assessment
Partners with seed portfolio managers to identify gaps in the portfolio, provide market intel and forecast local production needs for their assigned areas.
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills (to be able to perform this job):
Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business-related field with 5+ years of industry experience.
Experience coaching, training and executing technical agronomic decisions, and developing and educating others on agronomy products.
Understanding of seed crop growth and development and physiology for core crops relevant to geography as well as environmental & agronomic factors that influence crop productivity.
Ability to create working relationships internally and externally while leading through influence at all levels in an organization.
Ability to make sound and timely decisions. Experience demonstrating agility and leading/adapting quickly to change.
Must have current and valid state driver's license.
Ability to travel up to 50%, some evenings and weekends; may require working long hours during peak seasons
This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between:
$107,680 - $161,520
Target bonus is: Forty Thousand
In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
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.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
$41k-54k yearly est. 9d ago
IT Intern
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
The Land O'Lakes Technology Internship brings your education to life as you experience first-hand how data and technology support the Land O'Lakes businesses. During the Technology Internship you will:
Develop your technical skills as you learn, build, and deliver innovative solutions in one of these core areas: Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Software Engineering, Integration & Automation, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and/or Product Delivery
Gain exposure and training to best-in-class enterprise technology tools and development practices
Be immersed within a collaborative team as you build functional knowledge and business acumen
Make meaningful connections through networking, events, mentorships, and participating in an cross-functional team project where you can showcase your expertise, learn from your peers, and work together to drive forward a solution recommendation
Education & Experience:
Currently in pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data/Analytics, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Mathematics, or related field at least sophomore status
GPA of 3.0 or above
Ability to work from Arden Hills, MN campus (hybrid) for duration of 11-week internship
Strong communication skills
Competencies & Skills:
Strong interest in learning new tools and technologies
Demonstrates curiosity and courage to ask questions
Ability to collaborate to meet goals and objectives
Applies problem-solving skills to overcome challenges
Compensation: $27/hr
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.
$27 hourly Auto-Apply 30d ago
Senior Total Rewards Coordinator
Land O' Lakes 4.5
Land O' Lakes job in Arden Hills, MN
In this role, you will support the administration of employee leave of absence programs, including short- and long-term disability, FMLA, ADA, company-sponsored leave, and paid time off. This role manages state leave portals, conducts monthly internal audits, and ensures compliance through communication and education initiatives. You will analyze leave metrics, develop insights to improve employee experience, and partner with HR Technology to streamline onboarding notices. Additional responsibilities include managing program efforts such as service awards, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, payroll-related tasks, and responding to employee escalations.
This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters. Hybrid work arrangement each week Tuesday through Thursday.
Detailed Responsibilities Include:
Support administration of short- and long-term disability, FMLA, ADA, company-sponsored leave programs, and paid time off programs:
* Monthly internal audits and impact (includes employee headcount, state eligibility, etc.).
* Manage State Portals: including tracking employees who utilize state leave (daily), reviewing and collecting employee award letters, auditing terminated employees, and filing appeals within the state portal (internal tracking of state protected time after any company leave is exhausted and/or ineligible for company leave)
Communication & Education:
* Post required state notices and partner with HR Technology team to load notices in Workday onboarding.
* Support communication reviews and training related to State Leave for HR and business partners
* Manage FMLA inbox
* Respond to Tier 2 inquiries and escalations
Report and Analytics:
* Analyze quarterly and annual Leave Administrator dashboard metrics and develop narrative insights and watchouts.
* Leverage Workday reports and dashboard to provide recommendations and improve employee experience.
Program Efforts:
* Support Service Awards, Adoption Assistance, & Tuition Reimbursement programs
Experience/Qualifications:
* High School Diploma and 4+ years' experience within HR; familiarity with Company and State/Federal Leaves of Absence
* Bachelor's degree or associate degree preferred or HR-related certification
* Experience with complex and fluid processes
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and manage sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
* Collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to providing an exceptional and seamless employee experience across all interactions
$59,360-$89,040. Candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
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.
$59.4k-89k yearly Auto-Apply 17d ago
Process Engineer
Dairy Farmers of America 4.7
Saint Paul, MN job
General Purpose: The Process Engineer uses engineering knowledge to continually optimize and improve processes and activities at operating facilities through plant performance testing, monitoring and data analysis. Provide technical support to the plant focused on operational improvement, technology selection, optimization, and troubleshooting. He/she will also help develop test plans, execute the test plans, analyze the results, prepare the reports, make recommendations to Senior Management, and work on the implementation of the new plant improvements. Work with the Engineering team in the evaluation, proposal, and implementation of new technologies, and construction of capital projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Troubleshoot problems with production and take corrective action or propose necessary projects to correct.
* Recommend areas and methods for process improvement.
* Research the purchase of equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.
* Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operations personnel.
* Evaluate, implement, and monitor processes and operating systems for the manufacture of products.
* Prepare and closely manage project budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Closely work with Project Administration team to ensure electronic documentation of all project related activities and paperwork.
* Create/edit/maintain necessary documentation.
* Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
* Review and comment on technical specifications and engineering drawings in support of projects.
* Review and comment on technical scopes of work for engineering contractors on large capital projects lead by the corporate project group.
* Develop, review and comment on technical scopes of work for engineering contractors for smaller, plant lead capital projects.
* Perform cost/benefit analysis for various design alternatives.
* Perform engineering calculations required to define conceptual and detail designs.
* Communicate needs in clear, effective and timely manner.
* Interface with vendors to evaluate material and equipment selections.
* Interface with suppliers for field support of various equipment and systems.
* Assist in performance of compliance and acceptance testing.
* Support construction projects as required for on-site technical support.
* Assist in plant start-up and commissioning activities.
* Support environmental permitting and compliance issues.
* Support operations in the development, review and implementation of procedures to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.
* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Safety Protocol
* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
* Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
* Support safety policies and programs.
Education and Experience:
* A bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.
* A minimum of three to five years of work experience in a related field is required.
* Experience in food, beverage or RX required.
* Experience with AutoCAD is desired.
* Experience with Capital projects, Project Management, and safety is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge in process engineering with experience in aseptic operations (Tetra) is preferred.
* Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
* Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, geometry comparative analysis, measurements, statistical analysis).
* The ideal person will remain current on existing and emerging technical advances of equipment, facilities and process controls.
* Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, FDA, USDA and OSHA regulations
* Communicate well both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
* Implement processes to organize and complete tasks, organize people and activities to support the process flow, ability to measure process success, insight to see opportunities for synergy and integration, and the aptitude to simplify complex processes.
* Strong vendor/contractor management skills with demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
* Ability to think ahead and plan over a 1 to 3 year timeframe.
* Effective problem analysis and problem resolution at both the strategic and functional levels.
* Working knowledge of building codes, permits, and blue print reading
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary:
90000-125000
$69k-80k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Senior Professional, Client Devices
Cargill 4.7
Wayzata, MN job
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
**Job Purpose and Impact**
+ The **Sr. Consultant, DEX Engineer** is responsible for leading and reviewing the digital experience for client devices across Cargill. This role focuses on leveraging digital experience telemetry and analytics to identify experience gaps, define and manage a backlog of improvement opportunities, and enable proactive and automated remediation.With minimal supervision, this role partners closely with **Service Desk, Client Device Engineering, Infrastructure, and Application teams** to improve end-user experience across **Windows, Mac, and virtual environments** , ensuring issues are identified early, remediation is scalable, and user productivity is maximized.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ **DEVICE CONFIGURATION & SETUP:** Leads and reviews the configuration and optimization of client device experiences across Windows, Mac, and virtual environments, using digital experience insights to identify configuration gaps, performance issues, and experience‑impacting standards deviations. Owns the DEX environment, ensuring platform uptime, maintaining vendor support relationships, continuously learning new capabilities, and defining strategy to effectively leverage the solution to enable ongoing business value. **TECHNICAL SUPPORT:** Partners closely with Service Desk and Engineering teams to analyze digital experience data, identify recurring and systemic issues, and enable proactive and automated remediation to minimize end-user impact and downtime. **MAINTENANCE & UPDATES:** Leads and reviews proactive maintenance activities by identifying digital experience risks related to patches, updates, and software changes, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement improvements before widespread user impact. **SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION:** Partners with security and engineering teams to ensure client device security controls and policies are implemented in a manner that maintains compliance while optimizing the digital experience for end users. **USER TRAINING & ASSISTANCE:** Enables Service Desk and engineering teams through guidance, insights, and documentation that improve understanding of digital experience trends and support effective issue resolution. **INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:** Uses device and experience telemetry to provide insight into device health, performance, and lifecycle trends, supporting effective asset management and data-driven decision making. **DOCUMENTATION:** Builds and maintains documentation, dashboards, remediation scripts, and automation playbooks-including PowerShell‑based solutions, REST API integrations, and third‑party tool workflows-to support repeatable, scalable digital experience operations. **COLLABORATION:** Leads collaboration with Service Desk, Client Device Engineering, Infrastructure, Application teams and leadership to translate business requirements into digital experience solutions, define and prioritize a backlog of improvements, and deliver automation, integrations, custom dashboards, and end‑user sentiment campaigns that drive measurable business value.
**Qualifications**
+ Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience driving Digital Employee Experience (DEX) improvements for client devices across Windows, Mac, and virtual environments, with a focus on stability, performance, and operating system health.
+ Strong automation and scripting skills, including experience using PowerShell to build remediation scripts and automate resolution of recurring experience and OS health issues.
+ Hands‑on experience integrating platforms and workflows using REST APIs and supporting third‑party tool integrations to enable scalable remediation and data exchange.
+ Demonstrated ability to translate business and operational requirements into actionable insights by designing and building custom dashboards and reporting for Leadership, Service Desk, and Application Support teams.
+ Experience creating, maintaining, and analyzing end‑user sentiment campaigns to gather feedback, measure digital experience outcomes, and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Proven ability to partner across technical, support, and application teams to operationalize insights, prioritize improvements, and deliver measurable business value.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
$109k-153k yearly est. 7d ago
HTST Boxroom - 1st Shift
Dairy Farmers of America 4.7
Saint Paul, MN job
St. Paul Beverage Solutions has immediate job openings for adaptable general laborers HTST Boxroom to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for plant or warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.
St. Paul Beverage Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At St. Paul Beverage Solutions, we create fluid milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities -- come join us!
It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities -- come join us!
OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
* $23.87 per hour
* 24-month wage progression
SCHEDULE:Monday -- Friday, 5am -- 1:30pm with occasional Saturday overtime
BENEFITS:
* 401(k) with company contribution
* Competitive pay
* Paid vacation and holidays
* Career growth opportunities -- we promote from within!
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits
* Service recognition and employee rewards
* Tuition reimbursement
* Uniforms provided
* Work for dairy farm families
* We offer access to your wages on-demand
REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma or GED preferred
* Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Salary:
$23.87 / hour
$23.9 hourly 3d ago
Maintenance Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America 4.7
Minneapolis, MN job
Join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor at our fluid milk manufacturing facility in Minneapolis, MN, where you'll play a critical role in keeping our operation running smoothly and efficiently. In this leadership position, you will guide and develop a skilled team of maintenance technicians, ensuring our equipment and systems operate at peak performance while supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Shift: Monday - Friday - 3rd Shift
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation.
Utilize CMMS (Micromen) to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtime.
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures.
Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues, training and repairs.
Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed.
Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
Assist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department.
Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved.
Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects.
Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment.
Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available.
Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment.
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
$65k-78k yearly est. 18h ago
Lab Technician - Spray Research
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in River Falls, WI
This role is located in River Falls, WI and does NOT offer any relocation assistance
We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Research Technician to support product development of tank mix solutions for agricultural sprays and broader innovation programs. This role combines hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and outreach activities to advance cutting-edge agricultural solutions.
Research & Data Analysis - 70%
Preparation of agricultural spray samples
Measure spray droplet characteristics
Organize and manage data for dissemination to project stakeholders
Perform intermediate analysis of scientific results and assist with interpretation
Conduct modeling to predict spray outcomes based on laboratory measurements
Laboratory Operations & Equipment Maintenance - 15%
Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities (routine cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance)
Support other research programs within the Innovation Center (greenhouse, field research, chemistry, and phenotyping) as needed
Conduct original research under the guidance of senior scientists in areas such as fluid dynamics, plant physiology, and weed science
Outreach, Training & Compliance - 15%
Present lab findings during facility tours and customer visits
Assist with development of high impact visuals and supporting data for marketing support
Required Qualifications:
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience working in a technical support role or associate's degree with 3-4 years of work experience in a technical support role
Experience following detailed technical procedures or processes
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for 6+ hours per day
Competencies & Other Skills
Basic computer skills
Detail oriented
Able to produce consistent, high-quality results
Adaptable to new methods, processes, and software
Ability to work effectively with shifting priorities
Ability to work independently, given general direction on what needs to be done, makes a plan to get it done and seek out resources or help when needed.
Commitment to safety and compliance standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or engineering field with 1-2 years experience
Experience in a laboratory technician role with an emphasis in analytical equipment
Experience with laboratory operations and equipment maintenance
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software
Competencies & Other Skills
Familiarity with agriculture
Experience with experimental design
Familiarity with laser and photographic measurement techniques
Proactively improves work processes and practices
Familiarity with statistical methods
The salary range is $61,360 - $92,040 In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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.
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.
$61.4k-92k yearly Auto-Apply 7d ago
Sales Operations & Account Specialist
Land O'Lakes 4.5
Land O'Lakes job in Howard Lake, MN
This role will be with Munson Lakes Nutrition (MLN), a joint venture with Land O' Lakes (LOL). As such, the role will be an employee of MLN and not LOL.
This is an on-site role in Howard Lake, MN and will be in-office 5 days/week.
The Sales Operations & Account Specialist supports the sales team by managing operational processes while actively engaging in direct customer sales. This role ensures efficient order management, accurate pricing, and seamless coordination between sales, operations, and customers. It combines operational excellence with account management responsibilities to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.
Sales Operations & Process Management:
Lead and manage feed order processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with operational schedules.
Develop and implement standardized procedures for order tracking, communication, and issue resolution.
Monitor and analyze order trends to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
Sales Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
Actively sell products and services to assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Collaborate with the Sales Manager to execute sales strategies and achieve targets.
Pricing Strategy & Bid Management:
Oversee pricing models and formulation bid preparation in collaboration with the Sales Manager.
Maintain and update pricing sheets, bid tracking systems, and nutrition tools to ensure competitive and accurate proposals.
Customer Experience & Issue Resolution:
Act as a primary liaison for customer inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
Manage complaint documentation and resolution processes in alignment with quality assurance standards.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain QA records, testing logs, and corrective action reports.
Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements in all sales operations activities.
Sales Team Enablement:
Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
Coordinate sales meetings, customer visits, and events to enhance team effectiveness.
Maintain accurate customer databases and communication logs.
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in sales operations, account management, or related roles.
Proven ability to sell and manage customer relationships effectively.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster strong customer relationships and collaborate across teams.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with frequent collaboration with sales, operations, nutrition, and customers.
Occasional travel to customer sites or company facilities may be required.
The salary range with be $64,000-96,000. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
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.
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.
$64k-96k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Revenue Growth Manager
Cargill, Inc. 4.7
Wayzata, MN job
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Revenue Growth Manager will develop a deep understanding of the general business, industry, competitive and market environment through data driven analysis and relevant and compelling insights generation to help business leaders make more informed decisions, driving profitable sustainable growth. In this role, you will provide complex and varied analysis of markets, economics, competition and the broader business environment by developing and disseminating various analytics, models, analysis and reports to influence strategic business decisions. This role is part of the Sales team and will be collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure continued profitable growth.
Key Accountabilities
* Gather, organize, synthesize and curate complex and diverse data sources, including Trade Promotion System KPIs, to develop and execute advanced analytics, identify trends, and measure promotional ROI for continuous improvement.
* Apply full business knowledge and contextual data-industry, internal, external-to discern critical market insights, evaluate short- and long-term implications, and identify strategic risks, opportunities, and impact, including pricing governance to protect brand equity.
* Partner with key business stakeholders to generate cross-functional insights from multiple sources and activate strategies across Sales, Marketing, Analytics, and Demand Planning, enabling Joint Business Plans (JBPs), scenario planning, and customer negotiations using data-backed recommendations.
* Apply expertise in research and analytics tools, systems, and methodologies to optimize trade investment frameworks (promo strategy, mechanics, depth/frequency) and continuously improve market insights and analytics processes.Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most critical matters to appropriate staff.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 years of related experience
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
* Data based critical thinking and business acumen to introduce new ways of analyzing and solving business problems
* Ability to travel 10-15%
Preferred Qualifications
* Broad knowledge of market research and analytics tools and methodologies
* 6+ years of experience working with a leading CPG company in areas related to Revenue Growth Management, Trade Promotion Management/Optimization, account sales, category management, finance and/or broker management
* Demonstrated knowledge of Trade Promotion Management philosophies, tools and processes with a proven record of success
* Knowledge of financial transactions related to retail customer invoicing and receivables in the CPG area
* Proven ability to analyze and identify insights, from a combination of data sources, and to make objective recommendations to drive the business
* Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen/ SPINS/retailer data
* Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
* Ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities
* Strong attention to detail
* Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Advanced analytics and data story telling experience
Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is approximately $120,000-$145,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
$120k-145k yearly 23d ago
Audit Risk Advisor - Digital Technology & Data
Cargill 4.7
Wayzata, MN job
Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Location
Position is based in Wayzata, Minnesota or Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Digital Technology and Data (DT&D) Audit Risk Advisor job leads and drives the organization's IT risk assessments and IT audit planning. As a recognized subject matter expert in digital technology and data risk and controls, this job leads and advises on domain risk assessments, focusing on emerging and innovative risks, and prioritizes the organization's audit activities. This job partners strategically with the Audit Leadership team, Enterprise Risk Management Team, Risk Advisors and key stakeholders within the DT&D organization to ensure cohesive and well-coordinated execution of the continuous risk assessment, audit planning and issue management processes.
Key Accountabilities
RISK EVALUATION: Leads the evaluation of digital technology and data risks that could prevent the organization from achieving strategic objectives, applying advanced knowledge and understanding of the risk landscape to bridge the gaps between seemingly disparate data points and strategies.
RISK ASSESSMENT DELIVERY: Leads and advises on delivering high quality risk assessments and project proposals in alignment with the organization's defined audit methodologies.
RISK REPORTING: Communicates risk trends and assessment conclusions, and facilitates risk assessment sessions with business leadership, acting as a key partner with the objective to advise the businesses and influence decisions on risk evaluation and mitigation.
DOCUMENTATION: Leads and advises on maintaining detailed risk assessment results including risk ratings, risk summaries and dashboard reporting.
COLLABORATION: Partners collaboratively with business and function leaders to maintain knowledge of internal developments within the risk domain, including key initiatives and transformation efforts.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Maintains knowledge of external trends, emerging and innovative risks to inform risk assessments, and identifies and implements techniques to monitor and measure risks using data analytics.
AUDIT PLANNING: Lead the development, reviews and approvals of individual project proposals for each IT audit in the annual audit plan. Coordinate with the Audit Leadership, key DT&D stakeholders and the IT audit co-source partner on scope approach, timeline, methodologies, frameworks, resources, budgets and stakeholder to support audits. Coordinate effective communication with audit's stakeholders to drive effective and efficient execution of IT audits.
ISSUE MANAGEMENT: Coordinate end-to-end issue management responsibilities for all DT&D audit issues resulting from the execution of the annual IT audit plan to drive timely remediation of issues. This includes periodic follow-ups with issue owners, review of documentation provided to support the remediation of audit issues, review and assessment of relevant compensating controls and mitigating factors and coordination of risk acceptance, where applicable. Supports the Audit Leadership Team to prepare Audit Committee materials related to open IT audit issues on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirement of 6 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 10 years or more of relevant experience.
Proven understanding of IT risk and control frameworks such as COSO, COBI, ITIL, ISO, NIST CSF.
Demonstrated professional experience with leading IT audit, IT operations and/or enterprise risk management risk assessment activities. Demonstrated commitment to staying apprised of leading practices.
Ability to travel globally up to 25% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a global organization; ability to navigate the complexities of global operations and cross-cultural collaboration.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other IT risk management certification. Experience working with cloud security frameworks and migrations, SAP ERP IT general controls and data management/government processes and controls.
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Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is $140,000 - $175,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: ************************************************************* to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.