OPERATOR I

About the role

Cacique® is the #1 brand of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas, chorizos and salsas in the United States. Founded in 1973, Cacique is known for its commitment to family, quality, integrity, and authenticity. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Packaging Operators to join our Alpha department, where you can contribute to our mission of excellence in Hispanic perishables.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging operations.
• Operate packaging machinery safely and effectively, ensuring machines are working properly.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems promptly to prevent delays or downtime.
• Load bags, boxes, labels, film, or other inventory as needed.
• Weigh and label cases accurately.
• 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.
• Absorb and 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.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to identify process improvements.
• Follow all required work safety practices, including Lock Out Tag Out requirements, wearing appropriate PPE, confined space safety, and safe chemical handling.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality / Food Safety Management Systems, Work Safety Programs, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and exhibit ownership and accountability on the production floor.
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts and hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Excellent attendance required.
• This position requires dependability, trustworthiness, a strong work ethic, and respect for others.
• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds if necessary.
• Ability to stand on production line for extended periods of time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Experience in Food Processing, Food Service, Assembly Line, or Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Continually required to stand and walk; occasionally required to sit, use hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl; continually required to talk or hear; continually exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); continually work near moving mechanical parts; continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold (non-weather); while performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits

All Cacique employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Vacation, sick, holiday pay, birthday day off, 401k with company match, and more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on 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.