OPERATOR I

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. seeks an Operator I to operate and monitor basic food production equipment, ensuring quality and safety on the line. You will read SOPs, conduct quality checks, and help with changeovers while maintaining sanitation and PPE standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP/HACCP, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment according to SOPs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions.
• Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per GMP, HACCP, and PPE protocols.
• Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in training and cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Team communication

Flexibility

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Operator I is responsible for operating and monitoring basic food production equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing of food products. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions
• Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analyzes Critical Control Points (HACCP), and follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols
• Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Participate in training and cross-training opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines
• Basic math and measurement skills required
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing
• Frequently work around loud machinery and moving parts
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely