LUB Production Team Members

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking Production Team Members to come 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:

$21-$26 for 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

 

 

Schedule:  This position will work 12 hour shifts in a 2/2/3 rotation (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off etc) resulting in a 3 day weekend every other week as well as 36 hours one week and 48 the next. We will have day and night shifts available. Hours may differ during our construction phase depending on plant needs.

 

Production Team Members are responsible for the safe operation of the 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.  Team Members are responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement. Team Members will also complete plant commissioning activities ahead of production start-up. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
• Must be able to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift.  The position holder is also required to stand/walk throughout the shift and must have the ability to work in hot, humid, and cold areas. The
• Must be able to work overtime and holidays when required. The operator must be able to read/write and perform basic arithmetic in order to understand the S.O.P.’s, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work practices.
• Responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

 

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):  

• A minimum of 18 years old
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language
• Ability to evaluate equipment and processes to make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
• Perform basic math
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices
• Ability to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes
• Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts.
•  Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Experience in a manufacturing facility
• Experience with shift work

 

Offering You In Return:

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.