Processing Line Team Member

Leprino Lubbock is seeking a Processing Line 2 Team Member. The Processing Line 2 Team Member is responsible for monitoring block product lines, supporting product inspection, addback, efficient block production operations, and continuous uptime.

This position pays $21 per hour, with an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.

All other duties as assigned.

• Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations, and work in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures according to applicable company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices (GMP's).
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers and supervision.
• MES navigation and computer data entry (cheese sample results, cage load & unload tracking).
• Navigate and operate conveyor controls through Wonderware HMI.
• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks safely and proficiently.
• Proficiently load & unload blocks from brine cages, and onto block conveyors.
• Retain cheese samples for testing to identify change overs and chemistry.
• Monitor and clean brine filter banks.
• Stage and return packaging materials in production area and warehouse storage.
• Inspect product and product packaging to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare label machines for labeling products as needed.
• Assist Rapid Pak operator with product loading and handling.
• Maintain cleanliness of area, good housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Open availability to include night shift.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions.
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes.
• Ability to complete written reports, and enter data into and pull data from computer systems.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Good communication skills to communicate with co‑workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.

• Six months of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• This position will be exposed to an operations environment including both wet and dry production areas with loud noise and varying degrees of temperature from freezer to extreme heat.
• Bending, squatting and climbing of steps may be needed occasionally.
• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods.
• Continuous moderate physical effort with the employee being able to lift cases of product weighing thirty (30) pounds and ingredients weight fifty (50) pounds.

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 70 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 world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, 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 bold vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient:
You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

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.