Summer ONLY - Processing Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift ($26.74/hr.)

Allendale, MI USA
Requisition ID:  31805
No of Openings:  3
Posted Date:  Apr 29, 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

  • Option 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:30pm-10pm
  • Option 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:30pm-10pm
  • Option 3: Saturday, Sunday, Monday 12:30pm-10pm

*3 days per week

*$1.00 shift premium between 6 PM and 6 AM

*9 hours shift maximun

 

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

Leprino 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.


Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids