Mixer Machine Operator

Leprino Foods Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 65 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 is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, 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 daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? We Offer You In Return: At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $30.25 per hour. A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English Language
Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
One year prior manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

Prior cheese and/or dairy foods manufacturing experience
Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing software system working with touch screens
Technical Background

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor mixers, extruders, and dry mixer according to SOP's.
Maintain all production specification (proper temperatures, salt, preheat level, etc.)
Maintain the mositure control, dry ingredient application, hex application and refinish rates of application
Oversee the entire finishing operation from the DMC to Processing, shut down equipment at the end of production and make all physical connections for CIP hook up, monitor chemical strengths and reassemble equipment for production
Take timely samples to the lab for analysis and obtain results in a timely manner. React to all results and notify and out of spec conditions to the Foreperson or supervisor.
Ability to troubleshoot all equipment and identify potential problems
Enter and maintain MES & SAP information. Oversee all finish records.