Production General Labor

Leprino Foods; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a packaging associate to maintain inventory on the packaging line, inspect materials and the final cheese product for quality, and ensure clean, GMP-compliant operations. The role requires flexibility to a 24/7/365 manufacturing schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Strong communication and adherence to SOPs are essential in this fast-paced environment. Starting compensation is $22.75 per hour, with benefits such as tuition assistance, vacation, and a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.
• Ability to understand and apply Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety practices.
• Maintain a clean work area according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365, this includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of boxes on packaging line.
• Inspect packaging materials for defects.
• Inspect final cheese product for quality.
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Package final cheese product into totes.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

A chance to be a 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 pay, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual increases, and monthly bonus potential, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is currently $22.75 per hour.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain inventory of boxes on packaging line.
• Inspect packaging materials for defects.
• Inspect final cheese product for quality.
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Package final cheese product into totes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.
• Ability to understand and apply Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety practices.
• Maintain a clean work area according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365, this includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position will be exposed to working in a wet/slippery environment with loud noise in varying degrees of temperature
• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 38 pounds
• Frequent walking and standing
• Climb up and down stairs/ladders, bending and reaching required