Dairy Plant Machine Operator - $21/hr + $1.50 Shift Diff

Shamrock Foods Company; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a hands-on Dairy Plant Operator to run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, and wrappers in a warm, wet environment. You will contribute to department production goals while upholding GMP and PPE requirements.

You must stay alert, perform basic maintenance, monitor packaging quality, and ensure food safety in designated areas. Evening/weekend flexibility is needed for coverage and clean, safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ months experience in dairy, manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties, read and write.

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.

Skills

English fluency

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Able to lift 50 pounds

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a hands-on Dairy Plant Operator to run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, and wrappers in a warm, wet environment. You will contribute to department production goals while upholding GMP and PPE requirements.

You must stay alert, perform basic maintenance, monitor packaging quality, and ensure food safety in designated areas. Evening/weekend flexibility is needed for coverage and clean, safe operations.