TM II - Production Operator

Leprino•Greeley, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. We are seeking a Team Member II Operator to join our Greeley Team. This role is responsible for the safe operation of associated equipment and/or processes, ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safe work practices. The position also involves maintaining 5S standards, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and communicating effectively with team members, leads, supervisors, and managers. Meeting food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies is essential.

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.
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.
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.
Lifting Requirements: 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.
Ensure the quality of incoming raw materials.
Ensure the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
Maintain 5S standards.
Participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively in relaying information to 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.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Comply with all applicable safety practices.
Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.
Enter data into and pull data from computer systems.
Maintain a clean work area.