Control Room Operator – 2nd Shift, Food Manufacturing

FruitSmart; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Disability programs

Job summary

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a Control Room Operator for 2nd shift to manage material flow and operate the plant control panel. The role requires coordination with QA, maintenance and production teams to hit safety, quality and cost goals.

You will follow SOPs and GMPs throughout the shift. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, knowledge of lean methods, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a high-speed manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of production procedures and Lean/CI basics.
• Able to read/understand SOPs, GMPs and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Direct material flow across juice processing and extraction areas.
• Operate control panels or valves and ensure correct product flow.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance and leads to optimize schedules.
• Maintain records of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Support training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Operate industrial equipment

Team collaboration

Training & coaching

Problem solving

Time management

Quality & safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree (a plus)

Job description

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a Control Room Operator for 2nd shift to manage material flow and operate the plant control panel. The role requires coordination with QA, maintenance and production teams to hit safety, quality and cost goals.

You will follow SOPs and GMPs throughout the shift. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, knowledge of lean methods, and a high school diploma.