Manufacturing Associate

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate operates a variety of plant equipment safely, including palletizers, wrappers, forklifts, and related equipment. The role contributes to department production goals while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The associate follows required safe work practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices, use of required PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints. The associate monitors dairy production, performs production-schedule changeovers, troubleshoots basic to moderate operating difficulties, and communicates equipment issues promptly. Duties also include cleaning and routine maintenance as assigned, reassembling equipment after maintenance or changeovers, operating and adjusting equipment in accordance with SOPs and training materials, following Quality Assurance standards, collecting samples as needed, and completing paperwork accurately. Regular, reliable attendance and other assigned duties are also expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Fluency in English and ability to communicate as needed to complete duties, read, and write.
Ability to work for prolonged periods in cold and wet environments and in temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot.
Flexibility to work department demands that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to frequently reach up to 31–77 inches.
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.
Follow required work-safe practices, including applicable PPE and plant safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing plant is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Closely monitor the dairy production process.
Perform changeovers as needed according to the production schedule.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties and promptly communicate issues related to maintaining and operating equipment.
Clean equipment and perform routine maintenance as assigned by Maintenance or the Supervisor.
Reassemble equipment after maintenance, cleaning, and changeovers.
Operate equipment according to SOPs and training materials, adjusting equipment as needed to operate the production line efficiently and minimize downtime.
Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect samples as needed for testing.
Complete required paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
Follow required safe work practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices, use of required PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.