TRA Cheese Operator Skilled Relief 2

Tracy Cheese Skilled Relief

Pay Rate: $35.00/hour 

Overview 

Leprino Foods Company, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Mozzarella Cheese, has an immediate opening for Whey Skilled Relief Position at its Tracy facility. Leprino Foods – Tracy currently processes three million pounds of milk and produce more than 400,000 lbs. of cheese per day. We are a union plant and currently have over 300 employees. Leprino Foods is currently located in nine locations across the United States – two are in California – our facility is located in Tracy, CA. 

Responsibilities 

The Cheese Skilled Relief Operator must be able to read, write and perform the following Plant Standard Operating Procedures (PSOP’s) and safety policies including chemical handling. 

Candidate will be trained on duties and responsibilities for each position in a budgeted time frame. Positions include: Milk Receiving; Cheese Vats; DMC; Pre-Heat; Clarifier and Separators; Dry Ingredient Handling; and Cleaning Sanitation. Candidate must successfully complete all PSOP’s, successfully qualify and perform on all positions. Other responsibilities include (a) documenting operation parameters and testing results in our database (b) documenting and communicating any operational change(s) during production and (c) communicate between co-workers, departments and shift supervisors. 

Key roles, skills and abilities: 

• Must obtain State of California Sampler and Weigher License, Weighmaster License and Pasteurization 

•  Must be certified to perform Antibiotic and other milk pre-screen testing on all incoming milk. 

• Complete understanding of testing and calibration procedures such as pH meters 

• Operate, monitor and document process parameters to each job position, including start-up, shut-down and sanitation 

• Perform any other function(s) that may be required/assigned. 

Minimum 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 navigate computer functions 

• Must be able to perform essential job functions of position with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Color identification testing required 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.  Additional information about this process can be obtained @ www.psychemedics.com  

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.