Dairy Packaging Technician — Precision, Safety & QA

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a maintenance-oriented operator to run and maintain dairy production equipment in the plant. The role focuses on monitoring packaging and adjusting equipment to meet production goals while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The position requires basic math, communication skills, and the ability to work in cold to hot environments, with potential evening or weekend shifts. It emphasizes GMP compliance, PPE usage, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor the dairy production process and adjust equipment as necessary.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and other general packaging items in the process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Reassemble equipment after maintenance, clean up, and changeovers.
• Ensure concentrations are taken with each CIP, monitoring flow & temperature.
• Perform preventative maintenance, line changeovers, and environmental cleanup.
• Closely monitor the palletizing process.
• Program new pallet patterns as new business arises.
• 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 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 required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shamrock Foods Company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a maintenance-oriented operator to run and maintain dairy production equipment in the plant. The role focuses on monitoring packaging and adjusting equipment to meet production goals while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The position requires basic math, communication skills, and the ability to work in cold to hot environments, with potential evening or weekend shifts. It emphasizes GMP compliance, PPE usage, and accurate documentation.