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Leprino Foods history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve that daring vision, were looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $27.78 per hour. The hours for this role are 6:00pm-6:30am.

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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

+ Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts

+ An employee cannot be at the disciplinary action level of Step 2 or greater in the preceding twelve (12) months.

+ Employee must have zero safety warnings/violations in the last twelve (12) months

+ Employee must have zero safety warnings/violations in the last twelve (12) months

+ Ability to perform essential functions of the position

+ Must operate the Lactose dryer and Refining system according to S.O.P.'s.

+ Must maintain clean work area according to GMP's.

+ Must perform all work in a safe manner.

+ Must be capable of ascending and descending several flights of stairs.

+ Must be able to work in hot/humid environment and lift 50 lbs. bags.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires responsibility for the safe operation of the Lactose Dryer, Refining and its associated equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) while also monitoring the quality of the incoming raw material and outgoing product. This includes the operation of the dryer, pumps, valves, lab equipment, various control instruments and the CIP system. All other duties as assigned.

+ Operate the decanter and refining system according to the S.O.P's

+ Monitor the lactose quality (pH, color, wash water solids, DLP solids, clarity, visible burn, sediment, moisture, particle size)

+ Make the necessary adjustments to maximize operations

+ Operate the TEMA and lactose dryer system according to the S.O.P

+ Monitor sanitation of equipment and good housekeeping practices continually

+ Communicate effectively with co-workers, forepersons, and supervisors

+ Complete paperwork accurately

Preferred Qualities:

+ Previous manufacturing experience

+ Experience in food or dairy industries

+ Effective communication skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team

+ Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained atwww.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran