Automation Line Operator - Weekend Nights

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Automation Line Operator in Hanover, PA. This full-time role involves working with cutting-edge automation technology to maintain robotic palletizers and conveyor systems. You'll ensure production efficiency and safety while collaborating with team members in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging preferred.
• Comfortable working with robotic arms and automated systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated systems for optimal performance.
• Track performance indicators and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the automation area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Technical training in automation or robotics

Tools

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Robotic systems

Forklift

Job description

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Ready to take your manufacturing career to the next level with cutting-edge automation? Join the team at Utz Quality Foods as an Automation Line Operator at our Kindig Lane facility. This is a full-time role working Friday - Sunday from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, with overtime as needed to support production demand. You'll be a part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your technical skills and attention to detail help power the future of snack food production.

As an Automation Line Operator, you’ll be the go-to person for operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic palletizers and conveyor systems that handle and stack product cases. You’ll keep production running smoothly and safely, all while working with a great team and having real opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated systems to ensure top performance with minimal downtime
• Use Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment
• Ensure correct case orientation and stacking patterns based on SKU/customer requirements
• Monitor system indicators (box count, pallet output, sensor flags, etc.) to track performance
• Clear jams and alarms safely and quickly; restart the system when needed
• Perform daily equipment checks and cleaning at the start and end of each shift
• Maintain cleanliness in the automation area (sensors, sweep zones, trash removal)
• Communicate and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all safety protocols
• Report and log mechanical issues and downtime events through Redzone
• Perform light maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues
  
  

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging preferred
• Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus, but not required
• Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors, and automated systems
• Basic understanding of alarms, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting methods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures/schedules
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Forklift or pallet jack certification
• Familiarity with barcode scanners, vision systems, and label printers
• Awareness of Lean or Six Sigma practices is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC systems or programming languages is a bonus
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical automation systems
• Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours per shift
• Work in a production environment with noise, heat, and moving machinery
  
  

Our 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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