Production Operator Jobs in Colorado
Production Operator jobs in Colorado are in steady demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, food and beverage production, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings at every level from entry-line operator to senior process technician. The strongest hiring activity is in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and Molson Coors maintain large Colorado production facilities. The most sought-after specialties include precision manufacturing, automated line operations, and quality control within regulated production environments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Production Operator JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 28+ Production Operator jobs
Production Operator
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?
We Offer You In Return:
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $28.62 per hour. This will be a Nights position from 4:45pm to 5:15am
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts
Ability to perform essential functions of the position
Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals
Must be mechanically inclined to sanitize and operate equipment
Must relate well to others (i.e. truck drivers, etc)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires responsibility for all operations pertaining to the safe and sanitary unloading of Grade A milk and loading of cream. Employee connects hose to truck to pump milk. Requires vertically transferring hose weight (35 lbs.), from (0 in.) to (56 in.), up to (1/hr.). Employee must use and transport chemicals to receiving bay. Requires vertically transferring chemicals weighing (13 lbs.), from (12 in.) to (24 in.), up to (1/hr.).Employee must transport chemicals to bay area. Requires horizontally transferring chemicals weighing (13 lbs.), (1/hr.), (50 ft.) without mechanical assistance. Employee pulls hose from storage to truck. Must horizontally transfer hose requiring a force of (30 lbs.), (2/hr.), a distance of (10 ft.). Employee must access elevated work areas. Requires climbing 84 steps in (1/hr.). Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (8hr.), over (8 hr.). Requires (near, far, depth) vision to run/operate machines, run tests on samples, complete paperwork, read control board, measure weights, visual inspection. Employee must tolerate working environment with outside ambient temperatures, including excessive heat, cold and precipitation. Requires walking up to (1.5 miles), in (8 hr.) to access materials, check in trucks, connect lines.
All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualities:
Previous manufacturing experience
Experience in food or dairy industries
Effective communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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 requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran
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. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado
Production Operator
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?
We Offer You In Return:
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $28.62 per hour. This will be a Nights position from 4:45pm to 5:15am
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts
Ability to perform essential functions of the position
Must understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals
Must be mechanically inclined to sanitize and operate equipment
Must relate well to others (i.e. truck drivers, etc)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires responsibility for all operations pertaining to the safe and sanitary unloading of Grade A milk and loading of cream. Employee connects hose to truck to pump milk. Requires vertically transferring hose weight (35 lbs.), from (0 in.) to (56 in.), up to (1/hr.). Employee must use and transport chemicals to receiving bay. Requires vertically transferring chemicals weighing (13 lbs.), from (12 in.) to (24 in.), up to (1/hr.).Employee must transport chemicals to bay area. Requires horizontally transferring chemicals weighing (13 lbs.), (1/hr.), (50 ft.) without mechanical assistance. Employee pulls hose from storage to truck. Must horizontally transfer hose requiring a force of (30 lbs.), (2/hr.), a distance of (10 ft.). Employee must access elevated work areas. Requires climbing 84 steps in (1/hr.). Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (8hr.), over (8 hr.). Requires (near, far, depth) vision to run/operate machines, run tests on samples, complete paperwork, read control board, measure weights, visual inspection. Employee must tolerate working environment with outside ambient temperatures, including excessive heat, cold and precipitation. Requires walking up to (1.5 miles), in (8 hr.) to access materials, check in trucks, connect lines.
All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualities:
Previous manufacturing experience
Experience in food or dairy industries
Effective communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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 requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran
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. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado
See All 28 Production Operator Jobs in Colorado
Find roles in Colorado that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Production Operator JobsProduction Operator Jobs by City in Colorado
Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Operator Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production operator jobs across Colorado.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Colorado production facilities
- Prior experience operating automated manufacturing or assembly line equipment
- Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Familiarity with quality control processes such as GMP, ISO, or Six Sigma basics
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
Production Operator Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production operator in Colorado?
Most Colorado production operator roles require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on manufacturing experience, which many candidates build through vocational programs at community colleges like Pueblo Community College or Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver. Regulated industries such as food processing may require food handler certification, while aerospace employers often require the ability to pass a background check for facility access. Completing a manufacturing technology certificate strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire production operators in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring production operators in Colorado include Vestis, SAMTEC, and CoorsTek, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace, defense, food and beverage, and semiconductor manufacturing means production operator demand is distributed across both large industrial campuses and specialized mid-size facilities throughout the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most production operator jobs?
The cities with the most production operator openings in Colorado are Denver, Golden, and Colorado Springs. Denver anchors the market through its concentration of aerospace, food manufacturing, and consumer goods plants, while Colorado Springs draws demand from defense contractors and electronics manufacturers, and Pueblo's longstanding steel and industrial base continues to generate consistent production operator openings.
Are there remote production operator jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Production operator work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment on a plant floor, so most roles require full on-site presence. About 0% of production operator openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those are almost always in process monitoring, quality documentation, or production coordination functions rather than direct line operations.
How can I get hired as a production operator in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to production associate or line technician roles at large Front Range manufacturers that run structured onboarding programs, such as food and beverage plants in the Denver metro or Ball Corporation's packaging facilities. Emily Griffith Technical College and Arapahoe Community College offer short manufacturing technology certificates that signal readiness to Colorado employers. Moving laterally from warehouse, logistics, or quality inspection roles is a common way candidates without direct production experience get their first operator position.
Where can I find and apply to production operator jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to production operator jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and availability, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to search and apply.
See All 28 Production Operator Jobs in Colorado
Find roles in Colorado that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Production Operator Jobs