
A Century of Family Driven Food Industry Leadership
Shamrock Foods Company has been nourishing America for over 100 years, building an unmatched legacy in food manufacturing and distribution since its founding in Arizona in 1922. As a privately held, family-owned Forbes 500 company, Shamrock operates one of the nation's most extensive networks of food production and logistics facilities, employing over 5,000 associates across the western United States with annual revenues between $1-5 billion.
People First, Always
What truly distinguishes Shamrock Foods is its unwavering commitment to its founding family's motto: "treat associates as family, and customers and suppliers as friends." Now led by the third generation of McClelland family leadership, the company has maintained three core principles since its inception: an unwavering commitment to quality people, products, and service; innovation in everything we do; and dedication to the communities we serve.
Diverse Career Pathways
Shamrock Foods offers comprehensive career opportunities across multiple disciplines:
- Manufacturing and dairy production operations at Shamrock Farms
- Foodservice distribution and logistics management
- Fleet maintenance and vehicle operations
- Quality assurance and food safety positions
- Sales, marketing, and customer service roles
- Corporate functions including finance, HR, and technology
- Leadership development within a stable, family-oriented organization
Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence
With facilities spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia, Shamrock Foods positions itself as a vital link in America's food supply chain. The organization's diverse portfolio-including Shamrock Foods foodservice distribution and Shamrock Farms dairy manufacturing-creates pathways for professional development and advancement across multiple business units.
Employee Centered Benefits and Culture
Shamrock Foods demonstrates its commitment to associates through comprehensive benefits including company-paid health insurance, 401(k) savings plans, profit sharing, paid time off, and wellness programs. The company prioritizes continued education and growth opportunities, recognizing that investing in people drives long-term success. Working at Shamrock means joining a century-old family business that combines cutting-edge processes and innovation with the personal touch that only generational leadership can provide.
Mission
At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family's motto to "treat associates as family and customers and suppliers as friends."
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