Production Machine Operator

Production Operator Day Shift

The Production Operator Day Shift is responsible for safely and efficiently running a full production line, from dough mixing through tortilla packaging, while ensuring high-quality output and strong overall line performance. This role plays a key part in operational success and directly impacts key company metrics. Operators are fully trained on all stages of the process and work within a tiered classification structure (T1, T2, and T3) that reflects their responsibility level and rewards.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the production line from dough mixing through tortilla packaging to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Run manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently, following all established operating procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus on product quality, ensuring tortillas meet all standards and specifications.
• Identify and analyze production problems, propose solutions, and support corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Follow directions accurately and work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Work quickly and methodically to meet production targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Use good handeye coordination to perform production tasks that require precision and consistency.
• Communicate clearly with team members and leadership to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Apply basic reading, writing, and math skills to understand instructions, complete documentation, and perform simple calculations.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and organizational skills to support continuous production operations.

Essential Skills:

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and plan effective solutions.
• Experience in food manufacturing or food production environments.
• Ability to work confidently with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a positive work environment.
• Good handeye coordination for precise and repetitive production tasks.
• High attention to detail and ability to work quickly and methodically.
• Ability to follow directions well and work independently within a team environment.
• Focus on maintaining excellent product quality.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Comfort working in a structured, high-volume food production setting.
• Willingness to learn and operate multiple stages of the production process, from dough mixing to packaging.
• Ability to adapt to a tiered operator structure (T1, T2, T3) with increasing responsibility.
• Commitment to safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a competitive package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, life insurance, years-of-service bonuses, and additional perks. The organization promotes long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing operation and values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, creating a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and advance over time.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a world-class, SQF-certified food manufacturing facility in Caldwell, Idaho, specializing in heat-pressed, hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas. The environment is fast-paced and high-volume, producing approximately 5 million tortillas per day and supporting operations with over 300 full-time employees. Team members work with modern manufacturing equipment and established processes and freezing techniques that have been refined over more than 45 years. The facility emphasizes food safety, quality, and consistent production standards, offering a structured, professional setting for day-shift production work.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, ID.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,ID.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.