LUB Warehouse Team Member

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Team Members are responsible for the safe operation of the associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices. Team Members are responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement. Team Members will also complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 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 Foods 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 passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

Requirements

A minimum of 18 years old
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Ability to evaluate equipment and processes to make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
Perform basic math
Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices
Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts.
Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

1+ years warehouse production experience
Prior Forklift Certification
Experience in a dairy/food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation of the associated equipment and/or processes.
Responsible for the quality of incoming raw materials.
Responsible for the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
Maintain 5S standards.
Participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up.
Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
Stand/walk throughout the shift.
Work in hot, humid, and cold areas.
Work overtime and holidays when required.
Read/write and perform basic arithmetic in order to understand the S.O.P.’s, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work practices.
Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.