OPERATOR I - 2nd Shift

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cacique Foods, LLC. in Amarillo, TX, is seeking an Operator I to operate and monitor basic food production equipment, ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing and adherence to quality standards.

The role supports continuous improvement on the production floor and requires strict adherence to GMP and HACCP procedures and PPE protocols. The entry-level position emphasizes following SOPs, performing routine checks, and collaborating with team members and supervisors.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or food production experience is a plus.
• Ability to read SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• 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 of work areas in GMP/HACCP and PPE compliance.
• Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in training and cross-training opportunities.

Conocimientos

SOP adherence

Basic math

Attention to detail

Team communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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