Skilled Nutrition Operator - TM III Relief

Leprino•Greeley, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is seeking a Skilled Nutrition Operator (Team Member III Relief) for its Greeley team. The role is responsible for safely operating associated equipment and processes and for ensuring incoming raw materials and outgoing products meet quality requirements and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safe work practices. The operator maintains 5S standards and participates in continuous improvement. The position requires effective communication with team members and leadership, sound time management and organization, and adherence to the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies. The work includes operating and troubleshooting equipment, handling basic lab-related testing, entering and retrieving information in computer systems, and completing written and electronic documentation. The role requires standing and walking throughout the shift, repeated lifting, access to elevated work areas, and the ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts. Starting compensation is $30.23 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to understand and follow SOPs and GMPs, communicate effectively, complete documentation, and troubleshoot systems.
Ability to perform essential job functions and comply with applicable safety practices.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.
Ability to complete written and electronic documentation.
Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer systems.
Ability to access elevated work areas by climbing ladders or stairs.
Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
Ability to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift; lifting requirement includes 55 pounds from pallet to head.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Considerable problem-solving ability for equipment issues and troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available.
Understanding of basic chemistry or biology and basic lab equipment and testing, gained through on-the-job experience or high school or college coursework.
Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, and experience with computers and programs.
Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

Advanced science knowledge, such as chemistry or biology.
Laboratory work experience, including computer-assisted analytical equipment, balances, fat extraction, pH meters, incubators, or infrared analyzers (FT2).
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate associated equipment and processes.
Ensure the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safe work practices.
Maintain 5S standards and participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.
Complete required documentation in written and electronic form.
Enter data into and retrieve data from computer systems.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems when supervision is not readily available.
Maintain a clean work area.
Work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts as needed.