Roswell, NM - Cheese Milk Fortifier-Receiver

Leprino, a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, is seeking a Cheese Milk Fortifier/Receiver Operator to join our team located in Roswell, NM. Leprino is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains, and distributors.

• Perform all required temperature and sampling procedures for each incoming load of milk according to written guidelines.
• Perform all required blending of Non-fat dry milk with raw milk according to Daily Operating Plan.
• Make appropriate hookups for milk silos, blending equipment and inject lines to transfer product, as per the Daily Operating Plan.
• Safely and properly use an electric pallet jack to unload Non-fat dry milk powder totes from docked trailer to powder hopper area. Follow trailer safety procedures.
• Safely and properly use hoist system and powder blending system to blend Non-fat dry milk product.
• Make appropriate hookups from receiving tankers and transfer product to correct silo.
• Accurately and aseptically take representative samples of product for testing. Follow up on test results with Quality Department and Cheese Supervisor / Foreperson.
• Follow procedures for cream shipments.
• Operate and assemble milk pumps properly to eliminate product loss.
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment as required by company procedures, maintain housekeeping in area.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Forepersons and Supervisors.

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to work Sunday to Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8.5 hours.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.

• Good communications skills.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Able to read, write, and perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records.

• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Able to interpret data and make necessary decisions.

• This position will be exposed inside ambient temperatures and may include a wet/slippery environment with loud noise in varying degrees of temperature.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing up stairs/ladders are required throughout the shift.
• Standing and walking are required throughout the shift.

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 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 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.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $20.32 and $21.78. In addition, a night shift premium of $1.25 per hour is added for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM.

Leprinois an equal opportunity employer who supports a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA.

Leprino requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino utilizes the services of Psyche medics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at

Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.