Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook experience
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 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.
3-5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment food manufacturing preferred
Understanding of production procedures
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement methodologies desired.
Technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment as well as prepare materials for usage, storage, or shipment.
Perform operations, sanitation, and maintenance of production equipment.
Be flexible and 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 record data through chart recording and make 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.
Perform start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Participate 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.
Follow a bill of material and perform basic weight conversions.
Remove finished product items from the machine and separate rejected or defective items.
Perform other duties as assigned.