Production Operator - Night Shift

About the role

Furst-McNess Company is looking to add a full-time Production Operator at our Storm Lake, IA location. The position offers a 5-day workweek, 8-hour shifts with available overtime as needed. Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour (compensation will be determined by shift schedule, relevant experience, and the interview process). Pay Type: Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly. Work Setting: Onsite, production/warehouse environment. Core Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00pm – 6:30am (with available overtime as needed). Work Location: 2000 Expansion Blvd, Storm Lake, IA 50588.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing, production, and packaging equipment
• Pack product and stack bags or bulk product onto pallets
• Measure, prepare and add materials according to work instructions
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods
• Assist with mixing or production processes as trained
• Load and unload bulk materials from trucks or other deliveries
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; complete daily and weekly housekeeping tasks and documentation
• Complete production, quality, and safety documentation accurately and on time
• Follow safety guidelines, wear required PPE, equipment lockout/tagout, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and resolve issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or related experience is preferred
• Experience operating industrial equipment, or willingness to learn and operate equipment safely
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification with company support
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math calculations
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork
• Effective teamwork, communication, and reliability skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Willingness to work in an indoor warehouse environment with temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. See our benefits summary below.

About Furst-McNess Company

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people-first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/.

Locations

• We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Culture

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

• Understand that being great is a choice
• Never settle for average or “good enough”
• Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better
• Work as a team
• Value and respect one another
• Earn trust through our actions
• Act in a sage and professional manner at all times
• Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity
• Deliver on the commitments we make
• Invest in our professional and personal development
• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success
• Have fun and celebrate our successes