Processing Sanitation Team Member

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Processing Sanitation Team Member. 

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 performs a variety of duties. The Processing Sanitation Team Member II will perform dry and wet cleaning tasks in processing work areas and be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the facility in alignment with GMP’s.

All other duties as assigned.

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.

• Clean/Sanitize/ all drains in Freezer Room, Filler Room, Dust Collector Room, LA Room, Hallway to CIP/LA Room, CIP Room, Ingredient staging area, Warehouse Redline Room, Line 1 RTE Corridor
• Issue chemical carts to each room (includes refilling of chemicals)
• Clean/Sanitize/Stock Warehouse Redline Room
• Collect and throw trash from all trash bins in processing department
• Clean trash bins (Weekly)
• Clean and stock handwashing sinks in all rooms in processing department
• Foam and Sanitize Processing CIP room
• Inspect and Clean Processing CIP room filters (this will need training)
• Clean/Sanitize/Stock Warehouse Redline room
• Remove carts from each room (Chemical carts must be out during production)
• Clean processing managers and supervisors’ office. (Weekly mopping with multi-quat sanitizer)
• Run Zamobini through ingredient staging area, Dry Palletizer, and Dust Collector Room. This includes spraying down floors with multi quat
• Other jobs assigned by management 
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure all areas are maintained to comply with  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 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 processes
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous cleaning experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies: 

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Exercise good judgment in analyzing problems
• Safety awareness
• Working effectively with others
• Communication
• Professional presence
• Ability to thoroughly complete tasks with attention to detail

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

Work Environment Description:

• This position will be exposed to a  an office environment with inside ambient temperatures and a production operations environment including both wet and dry production areas with loud noise and varying degrees of temperature from freezer to extreme heat 
• Requires frequent walking, standing and climbing stairs 
• Regular bending and reaching 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds 

Additional:

This position requires the incumbent to work on site at the facility to be able to perform the associated job responsibilities.

Our Story: 

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 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 over 4,300 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 Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran 

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location 

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive. 

Nearest Major Market: Lubbock