Food Process Operator - Quality & Waste-Reduction Expert

Barcel USA LLC; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcel USA LLC Coppell Plant in Coppell, TX is seeking a Process Operator to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operation of production equipment on the line. You will monitor critical parameters to guarantee product quality and food safety while actively reducing waste.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work cross-functionally with QA and Maintenance to meet daily targets without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in food processing.
• Experience operating industrial mixers, ovens, or fryers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all plant safety regulations and use PPE.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards or non-compliance issues.
• Promote a proactive culture of safety.
• Monitor critical process parameters for product quality and food safety.
• Perform regular quality checks and document results for key metrics.
• Collaborate with QA to address non-conformances and prevent waste.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, and FDA compliance.
• Safely operate and monitor mixers, ovens, fryers, and stabilizers.
• Troubleshoot and adjust machinery to minimize downtime.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance and supervisors.
• Record production data and deviations in the GB connected system.
• Support 5S and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Suggest process optimization ideas to reduce waste.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers.
• Guide daily tasks and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with Production Supervisors, QA, and Maintenance to meet targets.
• Serve as SME for the process area during audits and training.

Skills

GMP/HACCP

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Waste reduction

SOP comprehension

Math skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Industrial mixers

Industrial ovens

Fryers

Job description

Barcel USA LLC Coppell Plant in Coppell, TX is seeking a Process Operator to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operation of production equipment on the line. You will monitor critical parameters to guarantee product quality and food safety while actively reducing waste.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work cross-functionally with QA and Maintenance to meet daily targets without sacrificing quality.