LUB L2 Block Pack Relief Operator

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Life

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Merit increases

Profit-sharing & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Lubbock, TX is seeking a L2 Packaging Relief Team Member II to join our 600+ person cheese and whey facility. The role provides vacancy relief coverage for processing and packaging operations.

You will follow SOPs, support operations, perform LA makeup, CIP, adjust labeling, and uphold GMP and safety standards while contributing to the team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English.
• Basic math skills to perform simple calculations.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work with standard operating procedures.
• Good communication skills with coworkers and shifts.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safety procedures and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide vacancy relief coverage for all operator positions in Processing.
• Follow SOPs and perform required job functions.
• Support operations across the department as directed by supervisor.
• Complete LA makeup and ensure proper application to product.
• Assist with changeovers and equipment setup.
• Record shift scrap and monitor production readings.
• Maintain GMP and 5S standards and sanitation procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Job description

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a L2 Packaging Relief Team Member II to join our team!

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant became operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2.

Job Summary

The Processing Relief Operator is responsible for vacancy relief coverage of all operator positions in Processing.

Job Duties

• Know and perform all required job functions for skilled operator positions as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support operations throughout the department as designated by supervisor
• Complete LA makeup for the production day, and ensure accurate application of LA and Cellulose to product
• CIP and production setup of the Z-Conveyor
• Assist with team lead with changeovers
• Collect, weigh, and record all shift scrap and redice
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, maintenance, team leads, and supervisors
• Monitor operations in the label room with the taper, full box metal detector, and labeling equipment
• Follow sanitation procedures of all equipment at shutdown
• Complete assigned GMP and housekeeping duties and maintain 5S standards as required
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct
• Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies
• Complete paperwork accurately. Know and understand the normal operational readings for all data recorded and action to be taken if outside normal operations

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
• Ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
• Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
• Ability to maintain clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment are preferred.

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.

• competitive salaries and bonuses
• life
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• voluntary benefits
• employee assistance programs
• wellness incentives
• tuition assistance
• vacation
• ten paid holidays
• sick time
• paid parental leave
• annual merit increases
• 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.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 70 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 Foods is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, 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 bold vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Nearest Major Market: Lubbock