3rd Shift Packaging Machine Operator – Food Production

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Six Paid Holidays per calendar year

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave WA state law

Job summary

UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. in Algona, WA is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) for the third shift to ensure efficient operation of packaging lines.

You will monitor weight, spices, seals and date codes, perform changeovers, and coordinate film and spice alignment to meet production goals. The position requires 2+ years in food processing equipment, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience operating food processing equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability.
• Ability to use production computer program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of production line environment.
• Must have the ability to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Checks metal detectors as instructed.
• Conducts changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.
• Coordinates proper spicing with correct packaging film.
• Checks code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.
• Inspects bag seams making sure seals are strong.
• Works with quality control to ensure standards are good; keeps applicable records.
• Maintains efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and proactively solves potential problems with equipment.
• Communicates with all production associates to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish goals of the packaging schedule.
• Sanitation and other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Food processing equipment

Mechanical ability

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Work under production pressure

Lifting, 50 lbs

Tools

Production computer program

Job description

UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. in Algona, WA is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) for the third shift to ensure efficient operation of packaging lines.

You will monitor weight, spices, seals and date codes, perform changeovers, and coordinate film and spice alignment to meet production goals. The position requires 2+ years in food processing equipment, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.