Blow Mold Machine Operator

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Blow Mold Machine Operator to run the blow mold line, change codes, and manage dye/weight checks with GMP compliance. You will document procedures, operate equipment safely, and support QA with sample collection under strict safety rules.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 6+ months in dairy/manufacturing, and the ability to lift and handle equipment in variable temperatures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6+ months experience in dairy, manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties.
• Able to work in a cold and wet environment for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Run blow mold machine and related equipment.
• Sanitize machines at correct intervals.
• Move pallets of cartons using a pallet jack.
• Keep equipment running smoothly (caser, overhead case pusher, stacker).
• Taste test all milk-based product produced.
• Maintain a clean, inspection-ready area.
• Ensure food safety and QA records are documented.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management promptly.
• Follow SOPs and QA standards; collect samples as needed.
• Complete paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Follow safe work practices and PPE requirements.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Dairy/manufacturing experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Industrial equipment handling

Job description

Current Available Shifts

Wednesday - Saturday | 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our dairy operates on a rotating 4/3 schedule, meaning employees work four days one week and three days the next, with every other Wednesday off.

Summary

The Blow Mold Machine Operator operates the blow-mold machine by, among other duties, changing codes, changing and hooking up tanks and completing record-keeping paperwork. (S)he is responsible for Dye and weight checks, cleaning the machine when needed and following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Essential Duties

• Run blow mold machine and all related equipment
• Sanitize machines at correct intervals
• Use a pallet jack to move pallets of cartons into the plant
• Keep all related equipment running smoothly (i.e. caser, overhead case pusher, stacker)
• Taste test all product (which is milk-based) that is ran
• Keep surrounding area clean and inspection ready
• 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.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs
• Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 6+ months experience in dairy, manufacturing or another related field preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties
• Able to work in a cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions.
• Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl
• Ability to reach and handle objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally sit and occasionally climb ladders or work on a platform
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Corporate Summary

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why Work for Us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opporunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.