LUB GRD Trainee

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level role focused on learning the safe and effective operation of the GRD system. Under direct supervision, the trainee will develop the ability to verify addback materials, monitor blend quality, and ensure that all GRD product meets required standards. After completing all required training and demonstrating proficiency, the Trainee may advance to the GRD Operator position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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 processes
Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts

Nice To Haves

Experience machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
Experience with HMIs

Responsibilities

Operate the GRD system — Assist with running and monitoring the GRD system according to SOPs, including maintaining product temperature, auger speeds, and product consistency.
Perform equipment shutdown and CIP prep — Learn how to shut down equipment, make physical CIP connections, monitor chemical strengths, and reassemble equipment for production.
Verify blend accuracy — Support monitoring blend percentages to ensure high‑quality GRD output. Verify that all pallets being added back are produced, dispositioned, released, and compatible with the dry mixer product.
Troubleshoot equipment — Identify early signs of equipment issues and communicate concerns to team leads, supervisors, or managers.
Complete operational documentation — Assist with Start‑Up/Shutdown checklists, operational inspections, sanitation records, and CIP titration documentation.
Follow safety, GMP, and SOP requirements — Learn the standards for safe equipment operation, raw material quality checks, and final product quality expectations.
Communicate effectively — Relay information clearly to team members, leads, supervisors, and managers, including analysis or quality‑related findings.
Demonstrate job proficiency — Understand all requirements of the role and work toward successful completion of the job‑specific PSOP certification.
Follow sanitation procedures of all equipment at shutdown
Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct
Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies such as, inspecting product to meet customer specifications, notifying the supervisor/team lead in the event of clumps, extraneous, etc. and ensuring correct bag codes for each product run
Complete paperwork accurately. Know and understand the normal operational readings for all data recorded and action to be taken if outside normal operations