Filler Assistant

We Offer You in Return:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years old.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
Ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective action as necessary
Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
Ability to maintain clean work area according to good manufacturing procedures
Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts
Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Experience machine operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment and experience with HMIs are preferred

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

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts. Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7/365, this includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position.

Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

Must communicate effectively.

Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee high-speed scale kickoffs, calibrate high-speed scales, assist with in-process standard work including proper weight control

Assist operator in startup and shut down operations

Follow safe work practices in all aspects of the job duties and at all times, identifying potential hazards.

Assist operator in sanitation standard work operations, properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices as required by company procedures, maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.

Inspect product to meet customer specifications notifying supervisor in the event of clumps, extraneous, and ropes.

Knowledge and Skills

A minimum of 18 years old; ability to speak, read and write the English language; ability to evaluate and identify mechanical conditions and make adjustments or corrective action as necessary; ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs; basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions; 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; and have good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts.

Education and Experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position will be exposed to working in a wet/slippery environment with loud noise in varying degrees of temperature
Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods
Must be able to lift and carry up to 38 pounds
Frequent walking and standing
Climb up and down stairs/ladders, bending and reaching required