Night Fryer Operator - 3rd Shift Food Production

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Fryer Machine Operator for 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will fry chips, prepare fryer equipment, and monitor production to maintain quality and output.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs in a warm production environment. Utz offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of production flow, operating procedures, and sanitation procedures.
• Some knowledge of machinery is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work in a warm to hot work environment.
• Requires own reliable transportation to the worksite.

Responsibilities

• Fry quality chips and monitor product from start to finish.
• Prepare fryer and related components for startup.
• Monitor equipment performance and product throughout production.
• Maintain output and quality; report abnormalities.
• Perform daily equipment shut down and cleaning.
• Keep accurate operation records and log sheets.
• Carry out weekly sanitation of fryer and equipment.
• Change and set blades; cross-train as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and report unsafe practices.
• Participate in sanitation activities to protect equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Fryer machinery operation

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Fryer Machine Operator for 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will fry chips, prepare fryer equipment, and monitor production to maintain quality and output.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs in a warm production environment. Utz offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.