Finished Goods Handler - Weekend Day

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Finished Goods Handler for the weekend day shift to join our manufacturing team. You will move product, load trailers, and coordinate with nearby facilities while operating robotic equipment in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include programming and troubleshooting robotics, applying labels, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate production records in the D365 system.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required, or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated robotic equipment.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and equipment.
• Willingness to cross train and support multiple operational areas.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle production materials as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload bulk and finished product within the new robotics area.
• Prepare robotics equipment for production and make operational adjustments based on production schedules.
• Program, troubleshoot, and adjust robotic equipment to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Assist with shrink wrapping responsibilities for both repack and non-repack items within Plant 3.
• Provide relief coverage for dumpers and other forklift operators as needed.
• Communicate production issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Use printers to apply accurate codes, pricing, and labels to bags and cases.
• Perform routine quality checks on bags, including weight, code date, pricing, and package integrity.
• Complete all manufacturing paperwork, system entries, and production documentation accurately and timely.
• Utilize Redzone for communication, production tracking, and operational updates.
• Develop proficiency within the D365 system and support operational data entry functions.
• Cross train in additional finished goods and Plant 3 operational responsibilities.
• Work proactively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and GMP standards at all times.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Robotics Ops

Data entry

Teamwork

Fast pace

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Cross training

Lifting safety

GMP compliance

Job description

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

As a Finished Goods Handler this candidate will be responsible to move product, pull orders, load trailers and coordinate trailer movement with local and outlying facilities. This position works Friday - Sunday 5:25AM-5:25PM.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload bulk and finished product within the new robotics area
• Prepare robotics equipment for production and make operational adjustments based on production schedules
• Program, troubleshoot, and adjust robotic equipment to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime
• Assist with shrink wrapping responsibilities for both repack and non-repack items within Plant 3
• Provide relief coverage for dumpers and other forklift operators as needed
• Communicate production issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership
• Use printers to apply accurate codes, pricing, and labels to bags and cases
• Perform routine quality checks on bags, including weight, code date, pricing, and package integrity
• Complete all manufacturing paperwork, system entries, and production documentation accurately and timely
• Utilize Redzone for communication, production tracking, and operational updates
• Develop proficiency within the D365 system and support operational data entry functions
• Cross train in additional finished goods and Plant 3 operational responsibilities
• Work proactively within a cross-functional team environment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards at all times

Requirements

• Forklift certification required, or ability to successfully obtain certification
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated robotic equipment
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and equipment
• Willingness to cross train and support multiple operational areas
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle production materials as needed
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and GMP compliance

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.