Machine Operator (Meat Plant)

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

Starting Compensation: $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential for the Monday–Thursday afternoon shift (2:30 PM start time).

Shift Details: Sun - 8:30 am to finish; Mon- Thurs - 2:30 pm to finish

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026

Run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, wrappers and other related equipment within the Dairy Plant. (S)he contributes to overall department production goals and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

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.

• 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 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 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
• 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.
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties, read and write
• 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 Opportunity 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.

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