Back Up Machine Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Town of Hempstead (PA, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Back Up Machine Operator to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for ensuring production lines are well-supplied and operational, particularly during the busy weekend shifts. You will operate machinery, transport products, and maintain a clean work environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and safety, providing a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive. With a strong focus on career growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the food manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Knowledge and skills of barrel filling lines and labelers are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with needed materials.
• Operate barrel filling lines and transport finished products.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of barrel filling lines

Knowledge of rod machine

Knowledge of labelers

Ability to lift 80lbs

Tools

Forklift

Hand jack

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Back Up Machine Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on Weekend Day Shift

As a Back Up Machine Operator, this candidate will be responsible for supplying production lines with packaging materials, transporting skids of finished product to warehouse, as well as operating barrel filling lines, rod machine and labelers. This position works Friday to Sunday 5:55 AM - 5:55 PM.

Responsibilities

• Supplies production lines with needed materials.


• Places skids of cardboard/barrels at tables and packing stations.


• Uses forklift or hand jack to transport skids of finished product to warehouse


• Operates barrel filling lines, rod machine and labelers.


• Helps/backfills warehouse personnel to load trucks, unload incoming materials.


• Maintains cleanliness of work area.


• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position

Requirements

• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.


• Requires knowledge and skills of a barrel filling lines, rod machine and labelers.


• Able to lift a minimum of 80lbs.


• Required forklift license.


• Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.

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.

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