Job Description
HTST Filler Operator - Manufacturing & Production Shamrock Foods Company is seeking an HTST Filler Operator to support our dairy manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll set up, operate, and monitor HTST filler equipment to safely pasteurize and package dairy products while meeting quality, food safety, and efficiency standards. Responsibilities include performing changeovers, in-process quality checks, documentation, basic troubleshooting, and assisting with CIP and sanitation. You'll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment that reflects our family-owned, people-focused culture-emphasizing integrity, hard work, and excellent customer service. This position offers the opportunity to build a long-term manufacturing career with a stable leader in foodservice distribution and dairy production, supporting restaurants, institutions, and retailers across the Western U.S.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor HTST filler equipment to process and package dairy products safely and efficiently
- Set up, adjust, and change over filling lines according to product specifications and schedules
- Perform quality checks on temperature, fill levels, codes, seals, and packaging appearance
- Follow HACCP, GMPs, and food safety standards, completing required production and QC paperwork
- Support and perform CIP and sanitation of fillers, tanks, and related equipment
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical and process issues, escalating complex problems to maintenance
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet daily output and waste targets
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
Required Skills
- HTST filler operation
- Food safety and sanitation (HACCP, GMPs)
- CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Production line monitoring
- Quality control and documentation
- Understanding of pasteurization parameters
- Basic math and measurement
- Lockout/Tagout awareness
- Forklift or pallet jack operation