3rd Shift Processing Operator – Snack Foods Plant

utzexternalcareer1; Arizona; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Processing Operator for the 3rd shift at our Goodyear, AZ facility. Shift is Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with some Saturdays as needed. You will operate extrusion and other processing equipment, monitor efficiency, and assist QA for product quality.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, recording logs, assisting with sanitation, and training new team members. Prior experience in manufacturing or food production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work Monday to Friday on a night shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment around processing equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs safely.
• Willingness to follow written procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete production logs accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork to support production flow.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor extrusion, sheeting, mixers, or other processing equipment for tortilla chips.
• Monitor equipment and adjust as needed to maintain production flow.
• Conduct quality checks with QA team to ensure product standards.
• Retrieve, stage, and prepare raw materials for production.
• Document production logs and material usage accurately.

Skills

Night shift work

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Quality documentation

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Equipment familiarity

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Processing Operator for the 3rd shift at our Goodyear, AZ facility. Shift is Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with some Saturdays as needed. You will operate extrusion and other processing equipment, monitor efficiency, and assist QA for product quality.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, recording logs, assisting with sanitation, and training new team members. Prior experience in manufacturing or food production is a plus.