Lineperson

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc in Hanover, PA is seeking a Lineperson to move product from packing to warehouse, assist in line setup, and support changes in packaging. You will work on the manufacturing floor as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include scanning finished product, ordering materials, preparing packing areas, and maintaining accurate move records. Candidates should be able to lift up to 60 lb skids and read basic English.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Knowledge of packing procedures and on-the-job training provided.
• Moderate lifting up to 25 lbs and ability to handle 60 lb skids safely.
• Ability to read and understand English communications.

Responsibilities

• Moves product from packing area to warehouse.
• Scans finished product into inventory using scanning equipment.
• Orders materials for packers and sets up packing areas for daily production.
• Keeps accurate records of items moved and checks scanning accuracy.
• Relieves for breaks and maintains clean packing area.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Tools

Scanning equipment

Carton handling

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Lineperson to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA at our High Street facility.

As a Lineperson, the candidate is responsible for moving product from the packing area to the warehouse, they also assist in preparing lines at the beginning of the day and during changes in product being packaged.

Key Responsibilities

• Moves product from packing area to warehouse by pulling jacks filled with product.
• Accurately scans finished product into inventory with use of scanning equipment.
• Orders materials (cartons, liners) for packers from material handler.
• Sets up mats and cartons for packers before production begins each day.
• Prepares packing area when packaging different products.
• Orders appropriate cartons.
• Helps relieve for breaks and lunches.
• Helps clean floor and equipment in packing room weekly.
• Must be able to safely maneuver 60 lb. skids.
• Constant reaching and stacking above head.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Requires knowledge of the preparation procedures for packing and the location of the product's storage area acquired through one month of on-the-job training.
• Moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Pulling or pumping jacks carrying up to 250 lbs.
• Must pay constant attention to keep accurate record of items moved.
• Check computer for scanning errors.
• Ability to read and understand English communications.

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 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.