Hopper Utility- 1st Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan and much,

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Hopper Utility at our Goodyear, AZ facility. You will unload and load pellets into the hopper, support production, and help maintain food safety and quality standards.

The shift is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with some Saturdays as needed. You will work with a diverse team, record production data, communicate supply needs, and assist teammates as required while following safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs.
• Commitment to following personal and food safety policies.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to company goals.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load pellets into the hopper to meet production needs.
• Inspect product quality and packaging and report issues.
• Accurately record production data in the system.
• Communicate when production supplies are needed.
• Cover for teammates during breaks or absences.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to improve processes.
• Ensure Food Safety programs are followed and report issues.
• Support team with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Physical strength

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a great team that values respect, safety, and success? Come join Utz Quality Foods, where we’re all about working together to achieve our goals!

We’re currently looking for a Hopper Utility to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Goodyear, AZ. In this role, you’ll be responsible for unloading and loading pellets into the hopper while supporting the company’s commitment to food safety, quality, and production standards.

Shift hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with some Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load pellets into the hopper to meet production needs and product specifications.
• Inspect the quality of the product and packaging, and notify the machine operator or supervisor of any issues.
• Accurately record production data in the system.
• Communicate when production supplies are needed to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Help out fellow team members by covering for them during breaks or absences.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a zero-accident culture by addressing any safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team, providing input on ways to improve processes.
• Ensure Food Safety programs are followed, reporting any issues to management.
• Help out with any other tasks as needed to support the team and achieve company goals.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs.
• Strong commitment to following personal and food safety policies.
• A team-oriented attitude and a willingness to contribute to company values and goals.

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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.