OPERATOR II - 2nd Shift

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking an Operator II to operate, monitor, and maintain food production equipment in a safe, quality-driven environment. You will support efficient conversion of raw ingredients into finished products while adhering to GMP, HACCP, and PPE protocols.

You will perform start-up/shutdown, adjust settings, inspect quality, and help train staff, with emphasis on data recording and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures; report malfunctions or defects.
• Adjust machine settings (temperature, speed, ingredient flow) as needed.
• Operate machinery per SOPs and inspect product quality.
• Maintain sanitation and GMP/HACCP compliance; use PPE as required.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Assist in training operators and temporary staff per SOPs.
• Record production data, quantities, lot numbers, and deviations.
• Participate in sanitation and cleaning of equipment and areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic math

Measurement skills

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 elevate 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 opportunities in 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