Roswell, NM - Quality Processing Lab Office Assistant

Leprino, is a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, and is seeking a Quality Processing Lab Office Assistant 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.

The Office Assistant must be able to perform mathematical functions and be skilled at different computer programs such as Cyberdocs, SAP, Flex QM;
Flex Quality Alerts; MES;
Excel and Word, etc. The incumbent must be able to read, write, and comprehend procedures, which direct the position's assignments. Office Assistant must be able to communicate well between all production departments. The incumbent must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines.

The Office Assistant must have good communication, analytical, ethical and decision-making skills. The Office Assistant is responsible for maintaining all production files and generating all reports used to perform his/her daily job duties. This position is expected to maintain a clean environment, adhere to all the Good Manufacturing Practices, wear Proper Protective Equipment, Understand Standard Operating Procedures and know Critical Control Points pertaining to Food Safety and USDA regulations.

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 which includes; competitive wages, full benefits, bonus program, 401k employer match and profit sharing.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role is $22.28 with step increase at 6 months. In addition, a night shift premium of $1.25 per hour is added for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM.

In addition, as a reminder, the law states we must providea general description of any bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation that are being offered for the job; and a general description of all employment benefits the employer is offering for the position, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, any benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and any other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes, but not benefits in the form of minor perks.

• Ability to learn and maintain GMPs and sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Ability to self-direct, with effective communication and interaction.
• Responsible for assisting with sampling and administrative procedures in the department.
• Responsible for the safe and adequate operation of lab tests in accordance with SOPs.
• Shipping customer and corporate product samples.
• Pulling customer and corporate samples. Retesting samples as necessary.
• Record-keeping of samples and shipments.
• Pulling and testing (as needed) of ingredient samples.
• Coordinate product sampling/shipping between corporate, warehouse, and Fed Ex.
• Manage sampling/shipping supplies (boxes, dry ice, blue ice) inventory.
• Record-keeping for hold/release of product.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the working foreperson or supervisor.
• Understand customer requirements for microbiological testing.
• Work directly with the corporate QA team to facilitate additional samples, testing, and dispositioning.

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 Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by…