Boxmaker Assistant

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?

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $23.43 per hour. This is a Day shift position from 5am to 5:30pm

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 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years old. 
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 procedures 
Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts 
Must lift plastic bag rolls (85 lbs.) and glue boxes (50lbs)
Must be mechanically inclined            

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.            Load fiber and ensure equipment is filled with raw materials - 40%

2.            Assist in changeover of corrugated and bags - 35%

3.            Maintain stock in box maker (i.e. supply of glue end panels and bodies) and bag inserter (i.e. bags) - 10%

4.            Inspect material (box material and bags) for flaws before loading material into the equipment - 10%

5.            Assist operator in sanitation standard work operations, properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices as required by company procedures, maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards. Other duties as assigned - 5%

Preferred Qualities:

Experience machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment and experience with HMIs are preferred

Previous manufacturing experience

Experience in food or dairy industries

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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