Hopper Utility- 1st Shift

Cutfootsiouxinn; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Hopper Utility to unload and load pellets into the hopper and support food safety, quality and production standards. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with some Saturdays as needed.

You will record production data, inspect product quality, cover teammates, and help ensure a zero-accident culture while aiding colleagues across shifts. Join a team committed to high standards and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to following food safety and personal safety policies.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load pellets into the hopper to meet production needs.
• Inspect product quality and packaging, notifying issues.
• Accurately record production data in the system.
• Communicate when supplies are needed to keep production running.
• Support team members by covering breaks or absences.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to improve processes.
• Help ensure Food Safety programs are followed.
• Assist with other tasks as needed to support goals.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

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 Utilityto 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, o ur 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 full-time 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.

As part of our obligations, we have developed an AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.