LEW - Quality ODLP

Leprino Foods; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Quality ODLP at our plant in California. The role focuses on analytical and performance evaluations, maintaining inventory for the lab, and ensuring timely communications with Quality leadership and production teams.

You will operate lab tests per SOPs, review specifications, handle samples properly, and maintain accurate records. The position requires strong math, computer, and communication skills, with a readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer and business skills (SAP, MES, Microsoft Suite, email).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
• Read and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• Handle samples properly during testing.
• Explain testing procedures with proper recording requirements.
• Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters and troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform physical evaluations of product.
• Pull and test/analyze samples in accordance with Cyberdocs and corporate requests.
• Generate Quality Alerts and communicate with affected parties.
• Maintain accurate lab paperwork and communication with production and other departments.
• Work with production, FedEx, and TWW representatives to ensure timely results.

Skills

Math skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Quality Department

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is Qaulity ODLP 1 Rate is ($27.59).

General Summary

The Quality ODLP is responsible for all analytical and performance evaluations at the plant. Also responsible for maintaining inventory supplies accordingly. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper communication is provided to both Quality supervisor, QE group leader, and production with any testing/evaluation deviations. Responsible for the operation of lab tests in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
• Ability to read and interpret the manufacturing specifications.
• Proper handling of samples prior to, during, and after required testing.
• Able to understand and explain testing procedures with knowledge of proper recording requirements.
• Ensure equipment is working within the specified operating parameters, and able to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Able to perform physical evaluations of product.
• Pull required samples and test/analyze in accordance with Cyberdocs, corporate request.
• Ability to generate Quality Alerts and provide timely communication to all affected parties.
• Able to perform required packaging checks as required per manufacturing specification.
• Maintain current and accurate record keeping for lab paperwork.
• Able to maintain open communication with the different departments.
• Direct interaction with the production team, FedEx, and TWW representatives.
• Ensure all analytical, performance, micro samples are pulled aseptically.
• Ability to maintain and track samples pulled and ensure detailed communication with production when reseal and replacard are required.
• Able to work in a high stress environment.
• Effective communication with the sales, corporate, and plant team.
• Able to make calculated decisions.
• Knowledge of lab sampling SOPs
• Request product from warehouse pending needs for release accurate and timely manner in SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or group leader.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory GMPs.
• Comply with corporate rules and regulations.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Work within guidelines of all Company policies and regulatory GLPs, GMPs (i.e.: safety glasses, retention wear, safety shoes, gloves, required PPE etc.).
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, participating in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Troubleshoots lab equipment to ensure standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Works Collaboratively with different departments to ensure that customer service goals are met.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer and business skills (SAP, MES, Microsoft Suite, email).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 1 to 3 years of equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, of Quality in Dairy industries is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies

• Computer literacy. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP, MS Word Applications, E-mail, and Typing Skills min. 40wpm.
• Knowledgeable of food safety expectations, SOPs, Cyberdocs, and MFG specifications
• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Proficient in math, analytical reasoning skills, and delegation
• Ability to carry out Risk Assessments, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control Principles
• Ability to make decisions independently in a stressful environment.
• Has excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver on deadlines.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple functions and tasks within the scope of accounting.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.

Working Relationships

• This position reports to the Hold and Release Supervisor.
• This position will have no direct reports.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.
• Talking
• Comparing
• Hearing
• Calculating
• Near Acuity
• Compiling
• Far Acuity
• Analyzing
• Climbing
• Coordinating
• Balancing
• Negotiating
• Stooping
• Verbally Communicating
• Kneeling
• Written Communication
• Crouching
• Instructing
• Crawling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reaching
• Handling
• Finger Dexterity

Offering You In Return

• 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 rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.