Team Lead Processing Operator - Nutrition

Leprino Foods; Jackson Field (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Sick time

401(k) matching

Annual merit increases

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Greeley, Colorado is seeking a Nutrition Team Lead Operator to drive safe operation, quality control, and continuous improvement on the production line. You will ensure SOPs, GMPs, and 5S standards are followed while coordinating with team members and supervisors.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and proficiency with HMIs and Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading/writing English to follow SOPs and GMPs.
• Experience with email, internet, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment; HMIs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of equipment and processes per SOPs and GMPs.
• Maintain 5S standards and support continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leads, and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

HMIs

MS Office

Job description

Leprino's history dates back 75 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 Teamis seeking aNutrition Team LeadOperatorto 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, starting compensation for this role ranges from $30.02-35.27 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 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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• 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 utilizing the English language.

• The Milk Receiving Team Lead must have demonstrated prior leadership experience and computer proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• At least two years of work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in machine operation utilizing HMIs and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Lifting Requirements:

• 35 lbs Floor to Shoulder Lift

• 55 lbs Pallet to Mid Chest

• 55 lbs Knee to Mid Chest

• Stair Climbing

• Inclined Ladder Climbing

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment

"The culture of Leprino Foods is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other."- Andy, Greeley, Colorado Plant Manager

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 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