A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
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Position range in Panhandle $12.05 - $19.85 Per hour Operator I
Cacique Foods LLC
Occupation:
Production Workers, All Other
Location:
Amarillo, TX - 79118
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
05/11/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
05/26/2026
Expires:
06/10/2026
Job #: 17013010
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .
OPERATOR I
Regular Full-Time
Amarillo, TX, US SUMMARY:
Operator I is responsible for operating and monitoring basic food production equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing of food products. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions
Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately
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
Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Participate in training and cross-training opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus
Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines
Basic math and measurement skills required
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