OPERATOR I - UTAH

Cacique Foods; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods in Cedar City, Utah is seeking an Operator I to operate and monitor basic food production equipment, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing of our products.

You will follow SOPs, assist with changeovers, perform quality checks, and maintain GMP/HACCP compliance while participating in training opportunities. A high school diploma or GED is required, with flexibility for weekends and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math and measurement skills are required.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read SOPs and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

Measurement skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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OPERATOR I - UTAH

Regular Full-Time Cedar City, UT, US

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 ENVIORNMENT:

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking,or hearing,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, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely
• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing,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, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely