Cutter Operator

Cutter Operator Fort Morgan, CO USA Requisition ID: 31471 No of Openings: 1 Posted Date: Dec 19, 2025 Job Function: Production Operations Description: A chance to be a 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 pay, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual increases, and monthly bonus potential, 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. This position is on day shift from 5:00PM-5:30AM, with a rotating 2,2,3 schedule. This pay for this position is $27.78. MINIMIM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts Ability to perform essential functions of the position Ability to perform essential functions of the position Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Must communicate effectively with mixer operator, forepersons, and supervisors. Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), sanitation standards, and safe work practices when working with hazardous chemicals JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: This position requires operational knowledge of all equipment associated with the extrusion process, brining, and cutters through the delivery of cheese to the processing department. The ability to perform CIP and manual clean-up of all associated equipment is also a requirement. The position must keep accurate records and sampling that comply with regulations. Dimension, length, and temperature control of product via adjustments made to equipment controls are critical parameters. Brine temperature and salinity are also critical parameters. All measurements require real time entry into the production computer database. Other duties as assigned. 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 uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.