3rd Shift Food Production Machine Operator (Benefits)

FruitSmart; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is seeking a 3rd shift Machine Operator in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring quality checks, and supporting line optimization.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in a high-speed food manufacturing environment, strong reading/writing in English, and the ability to meet production targets with a team. A strong emphasis on safety and GMP compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to meet production schedules with a team.
• Ability to follow safety and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment.
• Keep a safe, clean work environment and follow SOPs.
• Record data and make adjustments based on readings.
• Assist maintenance and engineering to optimize line performance.
• Support start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers.

Skills

English literacy

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree optional

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is seeking a 3rd shift Machine Operator in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring quality checks, and supporting line optimization.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in a high-speed food manufacturing environment, strong reading/writing in English, and the ability to meet production targets with a team. A strong emphasis on safety and GMP compliance is required.