Nutrition Pilot Plant Operator Details

Nutrition Pilot Plant Operator

Leprino Foods Company - Denver, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

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?

For our Denver, CO corporate headquarters we are seeking a Nutrition Pilot Plant Operator to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, and technological advancement. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

We Ask You to:

Equipment Operation

• Sets up, operates and cleans filtration systems, dryer, and reaction equipment.
• Accurately labels and packages final nutrition products and transports to warehouse for storage.
• Sets up experiments including physical set up, material unloading, and communication with research scientist.
• Takes samples as requested.
• Completes the Production Log sheet.
• Operates daily experiments on filtration, evaporation, drying, UHT or other equipment as needed.
• Adjusts and troubleshoots equipment to maintain product specifications.

Compliance

• Maintains housekeeping standards in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all Standard Operating Procures (SOP) in the Pilot Plant
• Sanitizes equipment used during daily operation including CIP, COP, manual cleaning, and periodic cleaning per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Accurately follows production plans, and records data.
• Collect samples and monitors production specifications.

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. 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.

You Have (Mandatory Qualifications):

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a food production facility helpful, but not required

A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide group of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers, and one another.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $ 18.52/hr and 20.83/hr.

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Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.