Production Associate

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 Associate (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift) 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 primary purpose of this position is to perform a Production Associate duty and to provide support to the department team leader and supervisor.

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.
• Promotes healthy communication between workers and management.
• Maintains workflow by applying steps of the process; monitoring control points; communicating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; and initiating and encouraging a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains quality and safety by respecting organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment, which includes filling lines, filters, and reports issues.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment to all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and containers used in production to ensure no cross-contamination all in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Experience working effectively and accurately in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a repetitive, consistent work environment with the goal of efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform LOTO of equipment to clean, and clear jams, and perform change-overs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/ SKILLS NEEDED:

• Communication, Time Management.
• Ability to meet production schedules.
• Ability to understand the processes and to run all available equipment in the Production department.
• Ability to maintain safety, equipment, and cleanliness of work areas.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, co-workers, and all those involved with the production process.
• Required to be responsible for the company facilities, equipment, or other material assets.
• Must be team-oriented and able to work well in a team setting yet be able to work independently as needed.
• Able to handle repetitious and routine work, detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment.
• 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
• Food Safety production
• Manufacturing is highly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to stand for an entire shift.
• Requires walking on an infrequent basis.
• May require the employee to infrequently lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• Requires frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting close to the body.
• Requires frequent repetitive motion.
• Ability to work on a consistent production line.
• Requires bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting.
• 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].
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and CultureConduct: 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.