4-Day Week Processing Operator – Food Manufacturing

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

4-day workweek

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a dependable Processing Operator for the Hanover, PA area on a Week Day Shift. You will operate and monitor extrusion and other processing equipment to produce cheese curls and cheese balls, supporting a fast-paced production team.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with opportunities to train others and advance within a growing snack company that offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced production environments.
• Ability to follow strict safety and quality standards.
• Attention to detail and good record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor extrusion and other processing equipment.
• Monitor equipment and adjust to keep production running smoothly.
• Partner with QA to perform quality checks.
• Retrieve, stage, and prepare raw materials for production.
• Complete production logs and record usage of components.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment per procedures.
• Communicate with processing and packaging teams to maintain flow.
• Train and support new team members.
• Follow safety and food quality standards; report concerns.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with sanitation.
• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties to support production needs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety procedures

Quality checks

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing role where you can build your skills, take ownership of the production process, and enjoy a 4-day workweek?

Utz Quality Foods is looking for a dependable and motivated Processing Operator to join our Week Day Shift team in Hanover, PA. In this role, you’ll play an important part in making some of our most recognizable snacks by operating and monitoring the equipment used to produce our cheese curls and cheese balls.

If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a fast-paced production team, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with Utz.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and other processing equipment used to produce cheese curls and cheese balls.
• Keep production running smoothly by monitoring equipment and making adjustments as needed.
• Partner with the Quality Assurance team to complete quality checks and ensure products meet our standards.
• Retrieve, stage, and prepare raw materials needed for production.
• Accurately complete production logs, records, and component usage entries.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment according to established procedures and sanitation schedules.
• Communicate with processing and packaging team members to maintain a consistent production flow.
• Help train and support new or less experienced team members.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality procedures and report concerns when identified.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and participate in daily housekeeping and sanitation.
• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and production needs.

Requirements:

• Ability to work Monday through Thursday from 5:55 AM–5:55 OM.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and around production equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Willingness to work around hot water, cleaning chemicals, and wet or slippery floors.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety requirements, and food quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete production records.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn multiple pieces of processing equipment and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and high-reach equipment.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, food production, or processing experience is a plus.

External 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 full-time 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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