Food Plant Operator

Capitol Distributing, 1920 S. KCID Rd., Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

A t Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

Shift: Full-time Monday - Friday with occasional weekends/overtime.

Job Responsibilities:

Food Plant Operators are responsible for manufacturing all food items in the factory and performing sanitation duties.

• Operators transform raw food ingredients into delicious, packaged foods for convenience stores and their customers
• Operators will use various tools and equipment to manage, produce, assemble, and package our products
• Adhere to high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality
• Follow verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate with team members
• Follow all written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures
• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs), work efficiently and accurately, and perform all tasks required in the operations of a food plant
• Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned

Working Conditions:

This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet production rates. An individual in this role will be working with diverse types of food. They will also operate production equipment upon request. The position will require general physical movements such as frequently walking, standing, lifting (up to 40 Lbs.& occasionally over 40 lbs.), bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fume / chemical / odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing a plus
• Team players to achieve overall goals
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Initiative-taker with a high attention to detail
• Ability to perform redundant tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be available to work Overtime upon request
• Knowledge of GMP’s and food manufacturing principles a plus
• Must be 18 years old
• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• Up to a $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $1,000 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic

Capitol Distributing, 1920 S. KCID Rd., Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America