OPERATOR II - 2nd Shift

Cacique Foods LLC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods LLC is seeking an Operator II for the 2nd shift in Amarillo, TX. You will operate, monitor, and maintain food production equipment to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards, ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in food manufacturing, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. You will contribute to continuous improvement and training of junior staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures. Identify and report equipment malfunctions or product defects and escalate as needed.
• Adjust machine settings (temperature, speed, ingredient flow) as needed.
• Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Inspect products for quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in compliance with GMP and HACCP and follow PPE protocols.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Assist in training new operators or temporary staff. Participate in and apply training and cross-training opportunities in accordance with SOPs.
• Record and sign off on production data, including quantities, lot numbers, and any deviations.
• Participate in sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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OPERATOR II - 2nd Shift

Regular Full-Time Amarillo, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1469

SUMMARY: Operator II is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food production equipment and processes in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. This role supports the efficient transformation of raw ingredients into finished food products while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures. Identify and report equipment malfunctions or product defects and escalate as needed.
• Adjust machine settings (temperature, speed, ingredient flow) as needed.
• Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Inspect products for quality and consistency
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Assist in training new operators or temporary staff. Participate in and apply training and cross-training opportunitiesin accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Record and sign off on production data, including quantities, lot numbers, and any deviations.
• Participate in sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum (2) years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus
• 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