LUB L2 Block Packaging General Labor

Leprino • Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Lubbock is hiring a Processing Line 2 Team Member to monitor block product lines, support product inspection and addback, contribute to efficient block production, and help maintain continuous uptime. The role includes handling product and packaging materials, operating production equipment and controls, collecting cheese samples, recording production data, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Other duties may be assigned by supervision.

The position pays $21.35 per hour, with an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Employees are paid weekly. The work environment includes wet and dry production areas, loud noise, and temperatures ranging from freezer conditions to extreme heat. The role may involve bending, squatting, climbing steps, extended computer-screen use, and continuous moderate physical effort, including lifting product cases weighing up to 30 pounds and ingredients weighing up to 50 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Open availability, including night shift; must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions.
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to complete written reports and enter data into and retrieve data from computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with applicable safety practices.
• Good communication skills for communicating with coworkers and oncoming and outgoing shifts.
• Ability to perform continuous moderate physical effort and lift product cases weighing 30 pounds and ingredients weighing 50 pounds.
• Specific vision may be required, including close and distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable safety rules and regulations and safe operating procedures in accordance with company SOPs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment according to good manufacturing practices.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision, including oncoming and outgoing shifts.
• Navigate MES and perform computer data entry, including cheese sample results and cage load and unload tracking.
• Navigate and operate conveyor controls through Wonderware HMI.
• Safely and proficiently operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Load and unload blocks from brine cages and onto block conveyors.
• Retain cheese samples for testing to identify changeovers and chemistry.
• Monitor and clean brine filter banks.
• Stage and return packaging materials in the production area and warehouse storage.
• Inspect product and packaging to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare label machines for product labeling as needed.
• Assist the RapidPak operator with product loading and handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed