Machine Operator 3rd Shift

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Active Full Time Manual Labor Lancaster, PA, US

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 Machine Operator

Available Immediately Upon Hire:
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, , 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 involved with the production process.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and use good judgment.
• Must be able to…