LUB Warehouse Operator II

Leprino•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Warehouse Team Members are responsible for safely operating associated equipment and processes; ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products; and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work practices, the Food Safety Plan, the Quality Plan, and company policies. They maintain 5S standards, participate in and implement continuous improvement, and complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires effective communication with team members, team leads, supervisors, managers, and oncoming and outgoing shifts. The position works 12-hour shifts in a 2/2/3 rotation, with 36 hours one week and 48 the next. Employees must be able to work overtime and holidays when required and work in a manufacturing environment operating 24/7/365. The role involves standing and walking throughout the shift, working in hot, humid, and cold areas, and accessing elevated work areas using ladders or stairs. Starting pay is $23.65 per hour, with an additional $1 per hour for time worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; pay is weekly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to evaluate equipment and processes and make adjustments or take corrective action as necessary.
Ability to access elevated work areas, such as by climbing ladders or stairs.
Ability to perform basic math and understand and apply SOPs.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with applicable safety practices.
Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing practices.
Good communication skills, including communicating with co-workers and oncoming and outgoing shifts.
Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment operating 24/7/365, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand and walk throughout the shift and work in hot, humid, and cold areas.
Must be able to work overtime and holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of warehouse production experience.
Prior forklift certification.
Experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate associated equipment and processes.
Ensure the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and safe work practices.
Follow the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Maintain 5S standards and a clean work area according to good manufacturing practices.
Participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up.
Communicate effectively with team members, team leads, supervisors, managers, and oncoming and outgoing shifts.
Evaluate equipment and processes and make adjustments or take corrective action as necessary.