Greeley, CO USA
Requisition ID: 31945
No of Openings: 1
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2026
Job Function: Quality & Food Safety
Description:
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. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual 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?
Job Summary:
The Quality Relief Technician is responsible for relieving the Quality Department Technicians for breaks.
The Greeley Team is seeking a Night Shift Quality Relief Technician to help us achieve our goals.
We Ask Of You To:
Relieves and assists lab technicians to ensure proper testing, including procedural audits.
Assists in training QE and operation personnel on correct in-process and final testing protocols and technique.
Assists environmental and in-process microbiological sampling and monitoring program.
Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment as required to ensure accuracy.
Displays initiative and a sense of urgency when investigating quality/production concerns.
Acts as QE Team Lead back-up when required.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Must be 18 years old
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
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
Computer proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Two years of work experience in a quality manufacturing environment; trouble shooting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:
Problem solving
Applied and continuous learning
Work standards
Initiating action
Quality orientation
Safety awareness
Working effectively with others
Coaching
Decision making
Delegating responsibility
Gaining commitment
Communication
Professional presence
We Offer You In Return:
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is currently $30.23/hr.
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible workforce. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with Leprino is our goal. Through competitive wage, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, and sick time, matching 401(k), incentives, and our annual Profit-Sharing plan – Leprino hires to retire.
“The culture of Leprino Foods is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other.” – Andy, Greeley, Colorado Plant Manager
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
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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: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Greeley
