Brine Operator

Overview

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company."

To help us achieve that daring vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient:
You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $25.97 per hour.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.
  
  Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

• Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts - Working the Night shift role
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
• Position requires proper sanitation of dry mixers, Allen salter wake shaw pumps, extruders in the cheese production.

• The brine attendant must be able to read and follow directions (i.e. the hazardous chemical labels). No prior experience is required; knowledge for the brine attendant position can be acquired on the job such as learning to operate the portable/stationary foaming units. All other duties as assigned.
• The incumbent must be in close proximity of operators without interfering with the production process. The jobholder will understand good manufacturing practices, sanitation standards, and safe work practices when working with hazardous chemicals.
• Foam & clean red belts, conveyors, hi-speed scale.
• Foam & clean walls, floors and brine tanks.
• Change out brine filters.
• Assist in mixer shutdown & setup mixer room for CIP.
• CIP Brine UF

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience in food or dairy industries
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Note: Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psyche medics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at  Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran