LUB Quality Lab Technicians

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking Quality Team Members to join our team!

 

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant becomes operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2.

 

Starting Pay:

$23-26 for Quality Team Member positions, depending on role

$30 for Team Lead positions

Additional $1/hr for time worked between 6pm and 6am

Additional $1/hr for Relief positions

Paid Weekly

 

Positions include: Sanitation Team Leads, Lab Team Leads, Relief Techs, Powder Techs, Micro Lab Techs, Raw Milk Lab Techs, In Process Lab Techs, Melt/Cheese Grading Lab Techs

 

Schedule:  Varies by position. 12 hour shifts, day and nights available. Weekends and holiday availability required.

 

• Responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

 

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):  

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language
• Understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment/testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework
• 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 lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the shift
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and cold areas
• Ability to work Overtime, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts

 

Lifting Requirements:

• 30 lbs Mid Chest Lift
• 55 lbs Pallet to Head Lift
• 44 lbs Chest to Head Lift
• Stair Climbing
• Ladder Climbing

 

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Prior experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment

•  Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals pa