3rd Shift Packaging Machine Operator — Snack Production

Utz Brands, Inc.; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, a leading snack producer, seeks a Packaging Machine Operator for our Algona, WA facility. This role covers nightly third shift with responsibilities including ensuring proper weight, spice, seals and code dates on finished products.

Qualifications include 2+ years operating food processing equipment, plus strong mechanical and communication skills. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience operating food processing equipment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability.
• Ability to use production computer program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions.

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

Experience operating equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Written & verbal communication

Independent thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Production computer program

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, a leading snack producer, seeks a Packaging Machine Operator for our Algona, WA facility. This role covers nightly third shift with responsibilities including ensuring proper weight, spice, seals and code dates on finished products.

Qualifications include 2+ years operating food processing equipment, plus strong mechanical and communication skills. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to sanitation standards.