Cheese Sanitation Team Member

Salary Confidential Position range in South Plains $37k - $46k Per Year Cheese Sanitation Team Member Leprino Foods Company

Occupation:

Food Science Technicians

Location:

Lubbock, TX - 79403

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/03/2026

Expires:

07/30/2026 Job #: 17034581 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Date:

Feb 5, 2026

Location:

Lubbock, TX, US, 79401

Company:

Leprino Foods Company For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Sanitation Team Member.

Summary Description:

This position performs a variety of duties. The Cheese Sanitation Team Member II will perform dry and wet cleaning tasks in all production work areas and be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the facility in alignment with GMPs. All other duties as assigned. Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities):

NOTE:

The job may include other non-essential responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form. Clean/Sanitize all drains in Milk Receiving, Chemical Bulk, Starter Rooms, Standardization Room, Mega CIP room, VAT Rooms, Lena Room, GRD Room, Ingredient Staging area (in front of HAF/Salt), Issue Chemical Carts to each room (includes refilling chemicals) Clean/Sanitize/Stock Main Redline Room, Milk receiving Redline Room Stock GMP supplies in stainless steel cabinet for Main Redline Room Clean/Sanitize Shoe grippers for Main Redline Room Collect and throw trash from all trash bins in Cheese Department Clean trash bins weekly Clean and stock hand washing sinks in all rooms for Cheese Department Foam and Sanitize Mega CIP Room Clean/Sanitize/Stock, HAF/Salt Room handwashing area Remove chemical carts from each room (Chemical carts must be out during production) Clean/Sanitize/Stock handwashing area in milk receiving Stock PPE and Gloves Carts Clean Supervisor office area, remove garbage (weekly mopping with multi-quat sanitizer) Check salt silo level Check/Fill Dixichlor Max Totes in Milk Receiving, Chemical Bulk Room, Maintenance, Mega CIP, Nutrition Inspect and Clean Mega CIP room CIP filters (this will need training) Responsible for the receiving of the HEX ingredient Responsible for CIP of the receiving lines and HEX silos Responsible for receiving all bulk chemicals, utilizing the Opti-lock system Responsible for receiving salt Responsible for transferring chemical totes from warehouse to chemical bulk after warehouse receives packaged chemicals Run Zamboni through main corridor up until nutrition, this includes spraying down multi quat sanitizer Other jobs assigned by management Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct. This position is responsible and accountable to ensure all areas are maintained to comply with food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Must be 18 years of age 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 processes Good communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

Previous cleaning experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Our Story:

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. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the worlds largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve that bold vision, were looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member 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? Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individuals unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.