Production Operator

Shamrock Foods Company; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a motivated candidate to operate production machinery and warehouse equipment in a fast-paced setting. Shifts are 12 hours on a rotating schedule, with periods of 4 on/3 off and 3 on/4 off, in Colorado.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, safety rule adherence, and reliable attendance. Prior production or mechanical experience is preferred, with forklift experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• Production experience or mechanical skills preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules/signage and operational procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machinery and warehouse equipment following written procedures.
• Reads production schedules, product labels and shipping documents.
• Transfers liquid product using valves and pump controls.
• Handles materials throughout production: sorting, staging, placing, transporting.
• Moves materials from receiving/production to storage or designated dock areas.
• Sorts and places materials on carts, pallets, shelves or bins per predefined sequence.
• Marks materials with identifying information and opens containers.
• Able to learn maintenance practices to keep equipment running.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production experience

Mechanical skills

Safety rules reading

Report writing

Attendance reliability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift (stand-up & sit-down)

Job description

• 12-hour day shift, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM, on a rotating schedule of 4 days on/3 days off followed by 3 days on/4 days off.

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

Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that includes both indoor and outdoor tasks, year-round. Role involves operating production machinery and warehouse equipment, following written procedures, basic math and writing skills.

• Operates automated machinery, including the loading of materials, package changeovers, basic maintenance activities, and cleaning of equipment.
• Reads production schedules, product labels, shipping documents, and others.
• Uses valves and pump controls to transfer liquid product from tanks or railcars to production vessels.
• Handles materials throughout the production process, including sorting, staging, placing, and transporting materials to designated areas.
• Moves materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas/pre-assigned dock doors.
• Sorts and places materials or items on carts, pallets, shelves, racks, or in bins or boxes according to predetermined sequence such as size, stop numbers, type and style as to prevent damage and expedite loading and put away procedures while working closely with others.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
• Capable of learning Maintenance practices to keep equipment operational.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED preferred
• Production experience or mechanical skills preferred.
• Forklift (stand-up and sit-down) experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules/signage and operational procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches and lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach and handle objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate when necessary to complete duties. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to observe surroundings, objects, and labels at both close and far distances. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.