3rd Shift Automation Line Operator – Robotics & Packaging

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking an Automation Line Operator for a full-time night shift (Friday through Sunday, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM) at our Kindig Lane facility. You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams, perform daily checks, troubleshoot, log downtime events, and follow lockout/tagout and safety protocols as part of a fast-paced, growth-minded

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing or food packaging experience preferred.
• Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated systems to ensure high performance with minimal downtime.
• Use HMIs to start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure correct case orientation and stacking based on SKU requirements.
• Monitor box count, pallet output, and sensors to track performance.
• Clear jams and alarms safely; restart the system when needed.
• Perform daily equipment checks and cleaning at shift start and end.
• Maintain cleanliness in the automation area and around sensors.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all safety protocols.
• Log downtime events in Redzone and report issues.
• Assist with light maintenance and troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Robotics operation

Automation systems

HMI operation

PLC knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking an Automation Line Operator for a full-time night shift (Friday through Sunday, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM) at our Kindig Lane facility. You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams, perform daily checks, troubleshoot, log downtime events, and follow lockout/tagout and safety protocols as part of a fast-paced, growth-minded