WET PROCESS OPERATOR – AMARILLO, TX

Cacique® is the #1 brand of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas , chorizos and salsas in the United States. With a leadership position among the Hispanic population nationwide and over 13 years of consecutive revenue growth, Cacique is poised for continued growth and expansion.

Cacique was founded in 1973 upon the four core values of Family, Quality, Integrity, and Authenticity, and these values continue to provide the foundation for our success and how we work. We look to hire future teammates who embody these values, and who are innovative, resourceful, determined, and catalysts of change. As a dedicated, family-owned company, Cacique offers a rewarding environment in which to thrive and grow your career.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Processing Operator will be responsible for processing raw materials and product in each department in order to maintain quality and achieve consistency with the finished product. This position will operate machinery in the processing departments, ensuring that equipment is running in a safe and proper manner. In addition, the Processing Operator will be responsible for following all GMP, SOP, and safety regulations to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform processing operations
• Operating processing machinery safety and effectively, ensuring that machines are working properly
• Troubleshoot equipment problems in a timely manner to avoid any delay or standby time
• Complete orders within scheduled time
• Load raw ingredients or other inventory as needed
• Clean machines and work area at the end of shift as applicable
• Notify supervisor immediately about equipment or production problems
• Complete production logs and submit to Supervisor
• Assist colleagues in their job duties when needed
• Attend training programs sponsored by the company such as safety, GMP, Chemical Handling, Lock Out Tag Out, etc.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow all required work safety practices, including but not limited to: Lock Out Tag Out requirements, wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately .
• All Cacique employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality / Food Safety Management Systems, Work Safety Programs, and all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead to and exhibit ownership and accountability on production floor
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts and hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new task quickly
• Excellent attendance required . This position must be dependable, trustworthy, have a strong work ethic and respect for others.
• Advanced computer skills required .
• Ability to read bar and chart graphs
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Required
• Pasteurizer license strongly preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience required in Dairy, Food Processing, Food Service, Assembly Line, or Manufacturing environment
• 2-3 years’ pasteurizer or HTST experience strongly preferred

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Cacique, eligible teammates receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability. As well as vacation, sick , holiday pay, birthday day off, 401k with company match, and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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