Automation Operator: Robotics & Conveyors (Fri-Sun)

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking an Automation Line Operator to run robotic palletizers and conveyors at our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role emphasizes safe operation, quick troubleshooting, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams, perform light maintenance, follow lockout/tagout and safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement through accurate logs and downtime

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing or food packaging experience preferred.
• Automation or robotics technical training is a plus but not required.
• Comfort operating robotic arms, conveyors and automated systems; follow procedures.
• Forklift certification and safety focus are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Use HMI to start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure proper case orientation and stacking per SKU/customer needs.
• Log performance, alarms, and downtime; assist with troubleshooting.
• Perform daily checks and light maintenance; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Automation & robotics

HMI operation

Quality & safety awareness

Team communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLC systems

HMI software

Barcode/vision systems

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking an Automation Line Operator to run robotic palletizers and conveyors at our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role emphasizes safe operation, quick troubleshooting, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams, perform light maintenance, follow lockout/tagout and safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement through accurate logs and downtime