LUB Warehouse Operator II

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Leprino Foods is seeking a Warehouse Team Member responsible for safe operation of associated equipment and processes, quality of incoming raw materials, and quality of outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safe work practices. The team member maintains 5S standards, participates in and implements continuous improvement, and completes plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. The role requires effective communication with team members, team leads, supervisors, managers, and incoming and outgoing shifts. The team member is accountable for meeting food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies. Work involves standing and walking throughout the shift, working in hot, humid, and cold areas, and accessing elevated work areas such as ladders and stairs. Employees must be able to work overtime and holidays when required and work in a manufacturing environment operating 24/7/365. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts in a 2/2/3 rotation, with 36 hours one week and 48 the next, and a three-day weekend every other week. Starting pay is $23.65 per hour, with an additional $1 per hour for time worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to evaluate equipment and processes and make adjustments or take corrective action as necessary.
Ability to access elevated work areas, including climbing ladders and stairs.
Ability to perform basic math and understand written SOPs, GMP, and safe work practices.
Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
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 stand and walk throughout the shift and work in hot, humid, and cold areas.
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment operating 24/7/365, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of warehouse production experience.
Prior forklift certification.
Experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate associated equipment and processes.
Maintain the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and safe work practices.
Maintain 5S standards and participate in and implement continuous improvement.
Complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up.
Communicate effectively with team members, team leads, supervisors, managers, and incoming and outgoing shifts.
Ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.
Maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing practices.
Work overtime and holidays when required.