LUB LeNa Operator

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is seeking a LeNa Operator for its state-of-the-art 600+ person cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Lubbock, TX, which will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and fully operational by 2026. The LeNa Operator is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the extruding & dicing operation in the LENA area and the conveying of product. Leprino Foods, founded over 65 years ago, is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein, with over 4,300 employees across 16 global locations.

Requirements

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 as necessary
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

One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment are preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to learn and understand mixing/extruding objectives to control the ribbon quality, start-up parameters and auger RPMs and screens for the LeNa area
Utilize MES and SAP functions, including documented checks during the run
Assist in generating work orders associated LeNa area and processes
Control throughput through LeNa machine by monitoring belt speeds, cheese width and thickness, including impact on how final cheese cuts are controlled
Complete CIP hook ups, flows and procedures including manual cleaning when necessary, as well as sanitation of production area.
Ability to learn and understand the critical operating parameters of the extruders when discharging cheese to the LeNa system, how cheese flows through the FreeSlice & belt specifications
Must be able to learn and understand the purpose of the cheese scrapers.
Calibrate and test laser sensors for accuracy
Ability to troubleshoot all equipment and identify potential problems
Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors
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