TM II - Production Operator

Leprino Foods is a leading dairy ingredients producer. We seek a dedicated Team Member II Operator to help us meet our production goals.

• Safe operation of equipment and processes, ensuring quality of raw materials and finished products in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and safe work practices.
• Maintain 5S standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Manage time and organization to meet food safety and quality requirements following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

Competitive starting pay of $25.69 per hour. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, 401(k) match, merit increases, bonuses, and an annual profit‑sharing plan.

• At least 18 years of age
• Read, write, and speak English
• Perform essential job functions
• Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety practices
• Basic math skills for performing calculations
• Complete documentation both in written and electronic form
• Enter and pull data from computer systems
• Access elevated work areas, including climbing ladders or stairs
• Understand and apply standard operating procedures
• Stand and walk throughout the shift
• Lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations
• Problem‑solve equipment or troubleshooting situations without immediate supervision
• Understand basic chemistry or biology and use basic lab equipment and testing through on‑the‑job experience or coursework
• Experience with instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, including use of computers and programs
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and 12‑hour shifts

• 55 lbs pallet to head lift
• Ladder climbing

• Advanced science knowledge (chemistry, biology) and lab work experience with analytical equipment such as balances, pH meters, incubators, or infrared analyzers; preferred manufacturing experience
• High school or college coursework in chemistry or biology

All candidates will undergo a 90‑day hair follicle drug test via Psyche medics and will participate in E‑Verify. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as mandated by their role and location.