Quality Cheese Line Technician

Leprino Foods; Jackson Field (CO); On-site; USD 29,197 - 41,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Holidays

Dedicated sick time

401(k) matching

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Colorado is seeking a Quality Technician / Team Member II to ensure safe operation of equipment, evaluate raw materials quality, and confirm product quality in line with SOPs, GMPs and safety practices. You will maintain 5S standards, participate in continuous improvement and communicate clearly with team leads and supervisors.

Requires strong time management and the ability to complete documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Complete written reports.
• Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Enter data into and pull data from computer systems.
• Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
• Must have an understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment and testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework.
• Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, experience with computers and programs.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with SOPs, GMPs and safe work practices.
• Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

Skills

English proficiency

SOP & GMP compliance

5S & continuous improvement

Time management

Documentation

Basic math

Problem solving

Data entry

Laboratory basics

Instrumentation operation

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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 largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, 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 daring vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual 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?

The Greeley Team is seeking a Quality Technician / Team Member II to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask of You To:

• Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
• Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $25.69 per hour.

• 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 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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, 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.

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Complete written reports.
• Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Enter data into and pull data from computer systems.
• Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
• Must have an understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment and testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework.
• Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, experience with computers and programs.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Advanced level science knowledge (e.g. chemistry, biology); and lab work experience (e.g.computer-assisted analytical equipment, balances, fat extraction, pH meter, incubators, infrared analyzer (FT2) are preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred).

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 requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran