2nd Shift Production Mechanic

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Active Full Time Lancaster, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition

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 Production Mechanic.

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 Production Mechanic is to be responsible for all equipment for the production line; including set up, repairs, preventative maintenance, and making adjustments to keep the manufacturing equipment running.

• Responsible for upholding company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production lines, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, and process validation.
• Promote healthy communication between workers and management.
• Perform changeovers and setups
• Performing adjustments to the line to ensure continuous run of the line.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
• Works closely with the Production Team Lead and assists production as needed
• Works with Safety to ensure organizational standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Operate equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure products meet quality standards using visual inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communication, time management, team-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment.
• Ability to use basic tools for the set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to use basic shop mathematics, and the ability to identify electrical components.
• Lock Out/Tag Out knowledge, preferred.
• Ability to be trained on forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and boom lift.
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) preferred.

Inspect machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make machine adjustments and repairs to ensure a continuous production operation.

Perform changeovers and setups with 1 year of maintenance experience or industrial certification.

PACE Equipment Certification. TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification orHMCpouch machine Certification.

Confidently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot machines mechanically.

Required > 1 year employment with Shanks or >2 years of Maintenance Experience.

Confidently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot machines electrically.

Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as needed by production.

Ability to make recommendations for process and/or machine improvements

PACE Equipment Certification. TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification or HMC pouch machine Certification.

• Will be required to stand for an entire shift
• Requires walking on a frequent basis
• May require the employee to infrequently lift and/or carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting close to the body
• Requires bending, twisting, stooping,…