Freezer Palletizer Operator

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 $25.97 per hour. This is a Night shift position from 5pm to 5:30am

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:

Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts

Ability to perform essential functions of the position

Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals 

Must be mechanically inclined to operate equipment

Must relate well to others     

High School Diploma or GED 

Six months of experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environment 

Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Action oriented and the capacity to drive for results 

Requires the ability to perform basic math skills and read in English 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires responsibility for all operations

pertaining to the Operation (start up and shutdown) and upkeep of freezers, sanitation duties, stacking, wrapping and finalized packaging of our product.

This includes operation of a taper, the stacking palletizer robot, and the plastic wrapping for finalization of our product. 

Preferred Qualities:

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

General mechanical aptitude would be helpful 

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  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