Roswell, NM - Cheese Sanitation Operator

Roswell, NM - Cheese Sanitation Operator ($23.02)

Roswell, NM, USA

Requisition

No of Openings: 4

Job Function:
Production Operations

Leprino Foods Company, a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, is seeking a Cheese Sanitation Operator to join our team located in Roswell, NM. Leprino Foods 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.

As a Cheese Sanitation Operator you will be responsible for daily breakdown and sanitizing of equipment on the cheese floor. This includes removing cheese or cheese by‑products from cheese‑make equipment, disassembling and reassembling equipment, ensuring proper sanitization of cheese equipment, and performing general housekeeping duties. If you like to work in a fast‑paced environment, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes competitive wages, full benefits, a bonus program, 401(k) employer match, and profit sharing.

Starting compensation for this role is $23.02. A night‑shift premium of $1.25 per hour is added for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team with shutdown procedures.
• Remove all products from equipment prior to CIP procedures.
• Disassemble equipment as needed to remove products from interior.
• Monitor chemical temperature flows and concentrations to ensure CIP programs are functioning properly.
• Visually inspect equipment as part of the Post‑CIP procedure for cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by forepersons and supervisors.
• Work in an environment that is higher in ambient temperature and humidity.
• Work safely around chemicals.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Availability to work Sunday‑Saturday, off‑shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24‑hour/7‑day operation.
• Minimum work shift of 8.5 hours.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.

Language and Technical

Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Maintain accurate records.

Reasoning Ability:

• Good time management skills.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Interpret data and make necessary decisions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Exposure to ambient temperatures and a wet/slippery environment with varying levels of noise.
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and ability to read computer screens for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50‑60 pounds.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs/ladders required throughout the shift.
• Standing and walking required throughout the shift.

Leprino Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer who supports a drug‑free workplace. EOE/AA. Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods utilizes Psyche medics for a 90‑day hair follicle drug test as part of the pre‑employment process and participates in E‑Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear PPE as mandated by their role and location.

Leprino Foods Company is an EEO/affirmative action employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran.