Back-Up Packaging Operator - Night Shift, Forklift

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Back-Up Machine Operator to support the packaging line on the week night shift. This role assists the Packaging Machine Operator, supplies materials, and relieves production staff as needed.

You should be mechanically inclined, able to lift up to 80 lbs, and willing to obtain a forklift license. Prior machine operating and food manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Must be willing to stand 100% of the shift.
• Knowledge of production processes and product quality.
• Prior machine operating experience.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined and able to lift 40 lbs.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supplies production lines with needed materials.
• Places skids of cardboard at tables and packing stations.
• Moves product from packing area to warehouse by pulling handjack filled with product.
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift license.
• Substitutes for Packaging Machine Operator during breaks, lunches, illness and vacations.
• Transports rolls of packaging film.
• Ability to lift roll stock (80 lbs.) onto packaging machine chest level every 1 to 2 hours.
• Changes code blocks to appropriate daily and weekly code and price; sets weights.
• Basic understanding of vertical form and fill packing machines.
• Starts and stops power to the machine, vibrator and conveyor.
• Operates labeling equipment.
• Assists the Packaging Machine Operator as needed.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Stand 100% of shift

Production processes knowledge

Product quality knowledge

Machine operating experience

Food manufacturing experience

Mechanical inclination

Lifting 40 lbs

Forklift license or ability to obtain

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Back-Up Machine Operator to support the packaging line on the week night shift. This role assists the Packaging Machine Operator, supplies materials, and relieves production staff as needed.

You should be mechanically inclined, able to lift up to 80 lbs, and willing to obtain a forklift license. Prior machine operating and food manufacturing experience are preferred.