LUB Cage Line Attendant

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Lubbock is seeking a L2 Cheese Line Attendant. The L2 Cheese Line Attendant is responsible for monitoring block product lines, support product inspection, addback, efficient block production operations, and continuous up time. This position pays $21.35 with an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am, and offers weekly pay. Leprino Foods, founded over 70 years ago by Jim Leprino, has grown from a small mozzarella producer in Denver to the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still family-owned, the company aims to be the "World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company" and has grown to almost 5,000 employees across 16 global locations. Leprino Foods Company utilizes Psychemedics for Hair Follicle Drug Testing, requires appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), supports a drug-free workplace, and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran. The company celebrates and supports diversity, believing in equal opportunity and committing to an inclusive and supportive culture that values unique talents, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform mathematical functions
Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
Ability to maintain clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
Ability to complete written reports, and enter data into and pull data from computer systems
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices
Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts
Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.

Nice To Haves

Six months of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations, and work in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures according to applicable company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision.
MES navigation and computer data entry (cheese sample results, cage load & unload tracking).
Navigate and operate conveyor controls through wonderware HMI.
Operate manual and electric pallet jacks safely and proficiently.
Proficiently Load & unload blocks from brine cages, and on to block conveyors.
Retain cheese samples for testing to identify change overs and chemistry.
Monitor and clean brine filter banks.
Stage and return packaging materials in production area and warehouse storage.
Inspect product and product packaging to ensure quality standards are met.
Prepare label machines for labeling products as needed.
Assist RapidPak operator with product loading and handling.
Maintain Cleanliness of area, good housekeeping.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.
Follow sanitation procedures of all equipment at shutdown
Complete assigned GMP and housekeeping duties and maintain 5S standards as required
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