LUB Milk Receiving Trainee

Leprino Foods CompanyLubbock, TX
Onsite

About The Position

For our state-of-the-art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Milk Receiver Trainee. This position pays $21.35 per hour. Once certified, the position pays 26.75/hr. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay. The Milk Receiving / HTST Trainee is an entry-level role focused on learning the safe and efficient operation of raw milk unloading and the Raw HTST systems. Under close supervision, the trainee supports the handling, receiving, and loading of dairy commodities for internal and external customers. After completing all required training and demonstrating proficiency, the Trainee will advance to the Milk Receiving / HTST Operator position. All other duties as assigned.

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

  • Two years of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Trouble shooting machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with HMIs are preferred

Responsibilities

  • Understand operating parameters — Learn the normal operating ranges for all data recorded on operation logs and what actions to take when values fall outside expected limits. Develop an understanding of the process flow for each operation.
  • Complete operational checklists — Assist with Start-Up and Shut-Down checklists, operational inspections, sanitation tasks, and CIP documentation including titration records.
  • Support safe equipment operation — Learn the standards for safe operation of all associated equipment and processes, including monitoring the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in alignment with SOPs, GMPs, and safe work practices.
  • Participate in continuous improvement — Contribute to improvement initiatives by learning how to identify inefficiencies and support corrective actions.
  • Communicate effectively — Relay information clearly to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as needed.
  • Demonstrate job proficiency — Work toward understanding all job requirements and successfully completing the PSOP job certification for the role.
  • Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices as required by company procedures, maintain housekeeping in area and complete eMSS daily.
  • Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
  • Complete assigned inspection program duties.
  • Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
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