Machine Operator 3rd Shift

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

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Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Active Full Time Manual Labor Lancaster, PA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1520

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank's quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a 3rd Shift Machine Operator

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank's Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment as well as preparing materials for usage, storage, or shipment. This position involves operations, sanitation, and maintenance of production equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be flexible & operate within various departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment for all areas & equipment to maintain compliance with established safety & quality policies & procedures; including cleaning & sanitizing all equipment and facilities as required.
• Ensure finished products meet quality specifications by accurately conducting quality checks and sampling to ensure product specifications by completing checks on lines.
• Observe machine operations to ensure the quality and conformity of the product.
• Manually records data through chart recording and makes necessary process adjustments based on data findings & to demonstrate compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.
• Ensure productivity by adhering to manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, critical control points, and safety and food safety practices.
• Make independent adjustments to machines to maintain the greatest operational efficiency including properly reattaching parts as needed, properly setting speed, and adjusting other settings.
• Actively work with maintenance, CI, and engineering to optimize the machine and overall line performance.
• Must be willing and able to do start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Participates in the creation of SOPs, Standard settings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify potential problems and correct the defect or notify the appropriate resources.
• Stop, reset, or troubleshoot machines when malfunctions occur clear machine jams, and report defects to the appropriate resource.
• Prepare, stage, verify and set raw materials/packing materials by utilizing power industrial equipment as needed.
• Must be able to follow a bill of material, perform basic weight conversions.
• Remove finished product items from the machine and separate rejected or defective items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook experience
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to meet production schedules or other deadlines with a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, co-workers, and all those involvedwith the production process.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and use good judgment.
• Must be able to multitask and adapt to change.
• Must be willing to train new staff and be logical and reasonable in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of coworkers to ensure proper training methods are imposed.
• Able to identify areas of improvement in complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Must possess excellent time management skills for themselves and others.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and storing of goods.
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment food manufacturing preferred
• Understanding of production procedures
• Experience with Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement methodologies desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry with two hands up to fifty (50) pounds
• Required to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting
• Requires frequent visual quality control observations which may include turning and bending of the head and neck area.
• Requires frequent repetitive motion.
• Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat and humidity
• Exposure to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholds.
• Infrequent exposure to machine sanitation solutions and detergents
• Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
• May be required to work in noisy environments while using hearing protection
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct,Quality,Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: Wewillconducteveryaspectofourbusinesswithhonesty,integrity,andopenness,respectinghumanrightsand the interestsof ouremployees, customers,andthirdparties .

Quality: Shank'siscommittedtofoodsafetyandproductquality.Weemployextensivefoodsafetyprogramsandcontrolsatalllevels.Ourqualitystandardsandfoodsafetyproceduresarethoroughly beingevaluated internallyandexternally.We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank's anditsemployeeswillnotoffer,give,seekorreceive,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,improperinducements for business or financialgain.Whereinformationis confidential,thatconfidentialitymustbe protected.

Culture: Shank'srespectstheculturalvaluesofouremployees,contractors,andcustomers.Wealsopromoteabalancedwork-lifeenvironment.Werecognizeandcelebrateour employeesfortheirhardwork andthecontributionstheymaketo our company.

ShanksCore Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolvetomeetbusinessneeds

***Competitive compensation and benefits package***

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer .