Location: Fort Morgan,CO, USA
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 $26.97 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 Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to read, write, and speak the English languageMust be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shiftsPerform basic arithmetic in order to understand the S.O.P's, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work practices.Responsibilities:Operate the decanter and refining system according to the S.O.P'sMonitor the lactose quality (pH, color, wash water solids, DLP solids, clarity, visible burn, sediment, moisture, particle size)Make the necessary adjustments to maximize operationsOperate the TEMA and lactose dryer system according to the S.O.PMonitor sanitation of equipment and good housekeeping practices continuallyCommunicate effectively with co-workers, forepersons, and supervisorsComplete paperwork accuratelyLeprino 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 ( 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