Processing Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift ($26.74/hr.) Leprino Foods dental insurance, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Michigan, Allendale 4700 Rich Street (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026

Short & Sweet:

The sanitation operator is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment.

Schedule:

8 hour shifts, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM

• Weekends & Holidays are scheduled often
• $1.

00 shift premium between 6PM and 6

AM Benefits:

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401K & Profit Sharing

Monthly Production/Safety BonusesPet, legal, & other additional insurance packages available

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect ribbon of cheese for softness and extraneous.
  
• Pack cheese.
  
• Feed ribbon stacks of cheese onto the conveyor.
• Blend cheese as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times, including cleaning empty tubs and weighing scrap.
• Observe proper safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Add slip sheets/inter-leaver sheets in-between layers of cheese in tote.
  
• Fold bags into boxes so none is exposed when the box is closed.
  
• Monitor quality of boxes before running through the tape machine.
• Dimensions operator, perform the duties per established SOP's.
• Sealer operator, perform the duties per established SOP's.
• Scale operator, perform the duties per established SOP's.
• Box maker, perform the duties per established SOP's.
• Remove all cheese prior to sanitizing equipment, separating it into rework, redice, or scrap categories.
  
• Reassemble and make all necessary minor adjustments to all processing equipment and verify proper equipment set up.
  
• Clean all equipment using foam or CIP and rinse thoroughly.
  
• Disassemble all processing equipment.
  
• Protect all electrical panels and equipment from water damage by covering them.
  
• Comply with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  
• Notify team lead/supervisor of any potential problems, hazards, broken or damaged equipment.
  
• Organize all parts for proper and efficient cleaning.
  
• Pre-clean all processing equipment using scrapers and air guns and water.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Must be able to lift 46 lbs.

from floor to shoulder (0" - 58") and climb stairs hourly