About this opportunity
Leprino lists this Processing Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift ($26.74/hr.) opportunity in allendale, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Processing Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift ($26.74/hr.)Allendale, MI USA Requisition ID: 32219 No of Openings: 10 Posted Date: Sep 18, 2026 Job Function: Production Operations Description: 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 6AM Benefits: Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance 401K & Profit Sharing Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages availableJob 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 holidaysMust be at least 18 years or olderMust be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writingMust be able to lift 46 lbs. from floor to shoulder (0" - 58") and climb stairs hourlyLeprino 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. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
Worksite address
allendale, MI, 49401, US
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