Seasonal Packaging Machine Operator - Weekend Nights

Looking for a fresh start in your career? Join a company that values dedication, teamwork, and growth! Utz Quality Foods is on the hunt for motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Seasonal Packaging Machine Operators in Hanover, PA at our High Street facility.

As a Packaging Machine Operator, this candidate will be responsible to prepare the machines for the start of production and make adjustments when packaging different products. This role is perfect for those who thrive on a Weekend Night Shift Friday - Sunday 5:55 PM - 5:55 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares machine for start of production and makes adjustments when packaging different products.
• Changes rolls of packaging and ink tape as necessary.
• Samples the seals on five empty bags an hour.
• Judges speed of machine necessary to keep production on schedule.
• Verifies gram weight every hour.
• Occasionally climbs ladders; heavy lifting (up to 95 lbs.) required.
• Carries tubs of chips from bad bags up the ladder to platform of packaging machine and empties into the machine.
• Must possess the ability required to run assigned machines efficiently and minimize downtime.
• Must have the ability to fill out all appropriate paperwork, such as impression counts and make calculations from scanning activity.
• Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all times.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
• Responsible to report unsafe equipment and practices to supervisor.
• Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires basic math and English reading skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate with Machine Operators in English.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
• Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
• Moderate lifting (40lbs).

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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