Night Shift Quality Relief Technician

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Night Shift Quality Relief Technician.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026!

Summary Description:

This position requires responsibility for relieving breaks, lunches, additional work load relief and various absences of the QE technicians. 

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities): 

NOTE: The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

• Provide breaks, lunch and absence coverage for various lab technicians and demonstrate duties of various lab technicians while covering their breaks and absences.
• Sample in-process microbiological surveillance samples during production
• Provide work relief duties for powder technician or micro lab media prep as needed.     
• Work with warehouse to pull samples when needed for retests or cutoffs.          
• Complete work in a timely manner while managing a complex work load.       
• Represent the Quality Execution Department during corporate, regional or customer visits.
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
• Complete assigned GMP and housekeeping duties.  
• Maintain 5S standards.Other accountabilities as given direction by QE supervisor and/ or Manager.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

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, 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
• The Relief Technician must be able to read/write and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) on test methods. 
• The technician must also exhibit good organizational and communication skills.
• The technician must be able to multi-task and manage their time in this fast-paced environment.
• Must have an understanding of basic chemistry, biology, and basic lab equipment and testing. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 2 years of work experience in similar type positions
• Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with computers and programs
• Experience with aseptic technique and sample pulling

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Our Story:Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 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 world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, 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 bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?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

Nearest Major Market: Lubbock