Cheese Extruder Operator — Fast-Paced Dairy Production Pro

Leprino Foods Company; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Full benefits

Bonus program

401k employer match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Roswell, NM is seeking a Cheese Extruder Operator to join our production team. You will monitor ingredient levels, control salt and modifiers, and run CIP processes to keep equipment clean and compliant with GMPs and USDA standards.

The role requires precise data entry of pH, weights, temperatures, and ribbon dimensions, plus safe operation in a high-temp, humid environment. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, a bonus program, and 401(k) with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work Sunday - Saturday, with overtime as needed.
• Able to work a minimum of 8.5 hours.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and adjust quantities of ingredients going into the cheese. Check salt, powder, and modifier levels every hour.
• Check ribbon thickness and moisture every hour. Make necessary changes as needed.
• Obtain cheese temperatures, pH levels, and salt set points and input this information into the computer.
• Inspect all equipment involved in the process, wet mixers, pre-heat tanks, dry mixers, extruders, line 1, line 2, and slurry.
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment as required by company procedures, maintain good housekeeping in area.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.
• Demonstrate good safety behaviors and constantly apply them by following all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate as required with Supervisors, Forepersons, other departments, and coworkers.
• This position is responsible for food safety and food quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Forepersons and Supervisors.
• Ability to work in an environment that is higher in ambient temperature and humid
• Ability to work safely around chemicals.
• Candidate must possess good communication skills.
• Have the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Good communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Roswell, NM is seeking a Cheese Extruder Operator to join our production team. You will monitor ingredient levels, control salt and modifiers, and run CIP processes to keep equipment clean and compliant with GMPs and USDA standards.

The role requires precise data entry of pH, weights, temperatures, and ribbon dimensions, plus safe operation in a high-temp, humid environment. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, a bonus program, and 401(k) with profit sharing.