LUB L2 Dry Ingredient Blending Trainee

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Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Lubbock, TX, US, 79401

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a L2 Dry Ingredient Blending Trainee.
This is an overnight position.

This position starts at $21.35 per hour then become 26.75 once certified. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.

Summary

Description:

The Dry Ingredient Blending Trainee is an entry‑level role focused on learning the accurate mixing, handling, and documentation of dry ingredient batches used in cheese production. Under close supervision, the trainee supports the preparation, blending, and distribution of dry ingredients—including bulk cellulose—while developing the skills needed to maintain product quality and proper recordkeeping.

Once all required training and certifications are completed, the Trainee will advance to the Dry Ingredient Blending Operator position.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities):

NOTE:

The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

As a Trainee, you will learn to:

• Maintain accurate batch records — Enter all required batch information into the MES system accurately and on time.
• Navigate HMI systems — Learn to move through HMI screens, schedule and edit batches, assign product codes, and troubleshoot basic system issues.
• Blend powder ingredient batches — Assist with accurate and timely blending of powder ingredients, coordinating with cheese supervisors or team leads during changeovers.
• Blend cellulose batches — Support the blending and distribution of cellulose batches, ensuring proper timing and communication with processing supervisors or team leads.
• Maintain a clean work area — Keep the Dry Ingredient Blending area, including receiver areas, neat, organized, and compliant with food safety expectations.
• Verify scale accuracy — Use periodic can checks and mass balance methods to confirm that automatic scale systems are functioning correctly.
• Communicate effectively — Share information clearly with co‑workers, team leads, and supervisors to support smooth and accurate blending operations.
• Follow sanitation procedures of all equipment at shutdown
• Complete assigned GMP and housekeeping duties and maintain 5S standards as required
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct
• Complete assigned inspection program duties.
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Know and understand the normal operational readings for all data recorded. Take action to correct problems should operations fall outside of normal process.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications &

Experience:

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
• Ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
• Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
• Ability to maintain clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts

Preferred Qualifications &

Experience:

Two years of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment…