Automation Line Operator - Weekend Shift with Robotics

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is hiring an Automation Line Operator to join our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role runs Friday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with overtime as needed to meet production demand.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors, ensuring smooth, safe production while collaborating with a great team. Prior automation/robotics exposure is helpful; strong attention to detail is crucial.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging.
• Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift.

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

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Forklift certification

Education

No degree required

Tools

HMI interfaces

Barcode scanners

Conveyor systems

Robotics systems

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is hiring an Automation Line Operator to join our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role runs Friday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with overtime as needed to meet production demand.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors, ensuring smooth, safe production while collaborating with a great team. Prior automation/robotics exposure is helpful; strong attention to detail is crucial.