Leprino Foods’ history dates to over 65 years ago, when the Leprino family first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, we are the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, we’ve set our sights to become the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that ambitious vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: motivated individuals who are the absolute best at what they do. From three people in a small cheese shop in the early 1950s, we have grown to over 4,300 employees throughout our 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

We are seeking a Production Operator to help us continue our successful trend in the global cheese and nutrition markets through quality of product and food safety at our Tracy, California production facility.

NATURE AND SCOPE

• The position requires the incumbent to feed and load cheese, fold bags, rework and re-dice, handpack cheese and perform general housekeeping duties
• The incumbent must be able to verbally communicate with their co-workers and promote good teamwork
• Must display recognition of quality control problems such as frozen/soft cheese, extraneous, and proper blend considerations
• Perform duties in a safe manner using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain clean work area according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety policies
• Monitor cheese quality during packaging
• Product sort visually and using a metal detection system
• Record keeping
• Hand palletize product
• Operate Pallet Jacks: Manual and Motorized
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet shift/schedule requirements
• Must be willing to work necessary Overtime as needed
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of position with or without reasonable accommodation 

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