TM II - Production Operator

Leprino Foods Company•Greeley, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. The Greeley Team is seeking a Team Member II Operator to help achieve company goals. This role is responsible for the safe operation of associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, and the quality of outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement. Effective communication with team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers is essential. The role requires strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
Must have the ability to perform essential job functions
Must wear required personal protective equipment
Must comply with all applicable safety practices
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 stand/walk throughout the shift
Ability to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout shift
Maintain a clean work area
Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations
Enter data into and pull data from computer systems
Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation
Must have an understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment and testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework
Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment experience with computers and programs
Ability to work Overtime, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts
55 lbs Pallet to Head Lift
Stair Climbing
Ladder Climbing

Nice To Haves

Advanced level science knowledge (e.g. chemistry, biology); and lab work experience (e.g. computer-assisted analytical equipment, balances, fat extraction, pH meter, incubators, infrared analyzer (FT2) are preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Be 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.
Be 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.