OPERATOR I

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: We are currently looking for passionate individuals to become our next Packaging Operators (Palletizers, Box Makers, etc.) in our Alpha department, who embody our values and are looking to join America's leader in Hispanic perishables. If you're excited to become part of a winning team, Cacique Foods is the perfect place to grow your career.Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Packaging Operator will be responsible for packaging various products and operating packaging equipment. This position will ensure that products are packaged with the highest quality. In addition, the Packaging Operator will be responsible for following all GMP, SOP, and safety regulations to maintain a safe and productive working environment.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform packaging operations. 
• Operating packaging 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 packaging orders within scheduled time 
• Load bags, boxes, labels, film, or other inventory as needed 
• Weigh and label cases 
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Abilities

• 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.   

Physical Requirements

• 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.  

Knowledge 

• 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

Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Required 
• Experience in Food Processing, Food Service, Assembly Line, or Manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

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.