Quality Lab Tech

Leprino Foods Company • Lubbock, TX

51d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking Quality Team Members to join our team! Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant became operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. Starting Pay: $23-26 for Quality Team Member positions, depending on role $30 for Team Lead positions Additional $1/hr for time worked between 6pm and 6am Additional $1/hr for Relief positions Paid Weekly Positions include: Lab Team Leads, Relief Techs, Powder Techs, Micro Lab Techs, Raw Milk Lab Techs, In Process Lab Techs, Melt/Cheese Grading Lab Techs Schedule: Varies by position. 12 hour shifts, day and nights available. Weekends and holiday availability required.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language
• Understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment/testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework
• Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
• Ability to complete required documentation, both in written and electronic form
• Ability to enter and pull data from computer systems
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices
• Ability to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the shift
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and cold areas
• Ability to work Overtime, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts
• 30 lbs Mid Chest Lift
• 55 lbs Pallet to Head Lift
• 44 lbs Chest to Head Lift
• Stair Climbing
• Ladder Climbing
• Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of its 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.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

Benefits

• 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 and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
• Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

What This Job Offers

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