Cheese Vat Operator (Fort Morgan, CO, US, 80701)

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. We’ve 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 “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re 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 $30.25 per hour.
• 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 - Night shift role
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
• Position requires proper sanitation of dry mixers, Allen salter wake shaw pumps, extruders in the cheese production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must accurately operate/calibrate pH meters; legibly complete make sheet; sample milk, curd and whey at scheduled times; understand cheese making procedures (i.e. set, cut, cook, stir out, and drain); follow proper agitator RPM's; perform all necessary checks/calibrations, starter metering, and thermometer checks at designated times; recognize/communicate potential deviant situations (i.e. soft sets, poor acid development, weak curd, starter metering problems, and foam); understand the legal operations of an HTST system and maintain planned schedule. All other duties as assigned. 
  Must be able to react quickly and adjust/troubleshoot equipment to maintain product specifications.  The vat operator will perform according to SOP's at times without direct supervision and exercise judgment in analyzing problems. 
  Must be able to work safely in handling hazardous chemicals, etc.

 

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 at www.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

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. We’ve 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 “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re 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?

Manufactures mozzarella cheese and dairy ingredients for food providers.