2nd Shift Production Mechanic

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, 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 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Level 1 Tasks

Entry Level

Level 2 Task

Mid-Level

Level 3 Task

Expert Level

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 <50% assistance from lead technician on assigned packaging equipment and/or lines.

Perform changeovers and setups with <20% assistance from lead technician on assigned packaging equipment and/or lines.

Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. Must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment.

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


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


Comply with all continuous improvement initiatives.

Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. Must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment.

Have the ability to enter and modify codes in all printers.

Use repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot and repair the most common machine failures.

Have the ability to enter and modify codes in all printers

Troubleshoot electrical issues using a multi-meter and perform electrical component replacement for minor issues.

Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot and repair the most common machine failures

Analyze and resolve machine downtime. Assist co-workers in solving machine issues

Must be trainable and willing to work with others to accomplish maintenance tasks.

Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Perform changeovers and setups with >80% assistance from lead technician on assigned packaging equipment and/or lines.

Confidently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot machines mechanically.

Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot and repair the most common machine failures

Perform minor machine adjustments and repairs with assistance

Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as needed by production with little to no direction.

Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

Troubleshoot minor machine issues and repair common machine problems with assistance.

Ability to make recommendations for process and/or machine improvements.

Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. Must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment

Required >1 year of maintenance experience or industrial certification.

Acquire/possess one of the following: PACE Equipment Certification. TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification or HMC pouch 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

Acquire/possess two of the following:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, and squatting
• May be required to work at heights while on Boom or Scissor Lift.
• 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
• Requires frequent visual quality control observations which may include turning and bending of the neck and head area.
• Exposure to various odors throughout a work shift.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
• May be required to perform confined space entry

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties

Quality: Shank's is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank's and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank's respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement


ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation


ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs

***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.