TM III - Nutrition Manufacturing Operator

Leprino's history dates back 75 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 largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, 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 daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? Greeley, CO USA The Greeley Teamis seeking a TM III Skilled Production Operator to help us achieve our goals. We Ask Of You To Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices. Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement. Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable. Have strong time management and organizational skills. Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies. We Offer You In Return At Leprino, compensation for this role is $29.22 per hour. competitive salaries tuition assistance vacation holiday dedicated sick time matching 401(k) annual merit increases and bonuses annual Profit-Sharing plan Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another. Minimum Qualifications & Experience Must be 18 years of age Must be able to read, write and speak the English languagein order tounderstand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language. Must have the ability to perform essential job functions Mustwear required personal protective equipment Mustcomplywithall applicable safety practices Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions Ability to complete required documentation, both in written and electronic form Ability to enter and pull data from computer systems Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures Ability to wear required personal protective equipment andcomply withall applicable safety practices Ability to stand/walk throughout the shift Ability to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout shift Maintain a clean work area Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations Enter data into and pull data from computer systems Mustpossessconsiderable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation Musthave an understanding ofbasic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment and testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment experience with computers and programs Ability to work Overtime, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts Lifting Requirements: 30 lbs Pallet to Mid-Chest Lift Stair Climbing Ladder Climbing We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications) Advanced level science knowledge (e.g.chemistry, biology); and lab work experience (e.g.computer-assisted analytical equipment, balances, fat extraction, pH meter, incubators, infrared analyzer (FT2) are preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred The culture of Leprino is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other. Leprino utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at Leprino requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location. Leprinosupports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / affirm_action EmployerM / F / Disability / Veteran. Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins Nearest Secondary Market: Greeley #J-18808-Ljbffr Leprino Foods Company