A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Food processing plant experience Shop math Manufacturing facility experience Food & beverage production Manufacturing company experience Measurement (quality control)
Full 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 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 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
