LUB L2 Cheese Sanitation Team Member

Leprino Foods Company; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company seeks a Cheese Sanitation Team Member II for our large Lubbock facility. The role involves dry and wet cleaning across production areas, maintaining facility integrity per GMP standards, and performing various sanitation tasks to ensure food safety.

Employees handle chemicals, stock supplies, and participate in routine sanitation programs. The job requires 18+ years, English proficiency, and ability to work in extreme temperatures with PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English.
• Ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and corrective actions.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as ladders/stairs.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Understand and apply standard operating procedures.
• Maintain clean work area according to GMPs.
• Good communication with co-workers and shifts.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and wear chemical PPE.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas, drains, and rooms as assigned.
• Manage chemical carts, supply stocks, and PPE inventories.
• Clean and stock handwashing sinks and work areas in the Cheese Department.
• Assist with CIP and HEX receiving line duties and sanitation tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Reading comprehension

Job description

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LUB L2 Cheese Sanitation Team Member

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Lubbock, TX, US, 79401

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Sanitation Team Member II. This position pays $23.65.

Summary Description:

This position performs a variety of duties. The Cheese Sanitation Team Member II will perform dry and wet cleaning tasks in all production work areas and be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the facility in alignment with GMP’s.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities): NOTE: The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

• Clean/Sanitize all drains in Milk Receiving, Chemical Bulk, Starter Rooms, Standardization Room, Mega CIP room, VAT Rooms, Lena Room, GRD Room, Ingredient Staging area (in front of HAF/Salt),
• Issue Chemical Carts to each room (includes refilling chemicals)
• Clean/Sanitize/Stock Main Redline Room, Milk receiving Redline Room
• Stock GMP supplies in stainless steel cabinet for Main Redline Room
• Clean/Sanitize Shoe grippers for Main Redline Room
• Collect and throw trash from all trash bins in Cheese Department
• Clean trash bins weekly
• Clean and stock hand washing sinks in all rooms for Cheese Department
• Foam and Sanitize Mega CIP Room
• Clean/Sanitize/Stock, HAF/Salt Room handwashing area
• Remove chemical carts from each room (Chemical carts must be out during production)
• Clean/Sanitize/Stock handwashing area in milk receiving
• Stock PPE and Gloves Carts
• Clean Supervisor office area, remove garbage (weekly mopping with multi-quat sanitizer)
• Check/Fill Dixichlor Max Totes in Milk Receiving, Chemical Bulk Room, Maintenance, Mega CIP, Nutrition
• Inspect and Clean Mega CIP room CIP filters (this will need training)
• Responsible for the receiving of the HEX ingredient
• Responsible for CIP of the receiving lines and HEX silos
• Responsible for receiving all bulk chemicals, utilizing the Opti-lock system
• Responsible for receiving salt
• Responsible for transferring chemical totes from warehouse to chemical bulk after warehouse receives packaged chemicals
• Run Zamboni through main corridor up until nutrition, this includes spraying down multi quat sanitizer
• Other jobs assigned by management
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure all areas are maintained to comply with food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

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 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
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and wear chemical PPE

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

Previous cleaning experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 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 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 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?

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

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.