Night Packaging Machine Operator — Career Growth & Benefits

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is expanding its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing team. The Packaging Machine Operator will set up packaging lines, conduct start-up checklists, calibrate scales, verify correct codes and pricing, adjust formers and temperatures, and monitor quality hourly.

You will record film usage, collaborate with teammates, and assist with maintenance and sanitation tasks. We value a team-oriented, safety-minded individual who can read and follow English instructions, lift up to 50 lbs,

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Willingness to obtain forklift license.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English instruction.
• Team-oriented and able to communicate with others.

Responsibilities

• Set up packaging lines correctly and efficiently.
• Perform daily operator checklists at shift changes and startup.
• Verify proper operations and calibrate scales on packaging machines.
• Gather packaging film and ensure proper codes and pricing are printed on packages.
• Use appropriate formers and adjust temperatures to achieve proper seals on packages.
• Monitor packaging quality hourly, checking item weight, package seals, and codes/pricing.
• Record film usage and calculate film waste percentages.
• Collaborate with team members in a harmonious and supportive environment.
• Communicate with incoming shift operators about difficulties or improvements.
• Maintain efficient operations on all lines and report potential contamination risks.
• Assist Maintenance with packaging machine repairs when necessary.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Maintain an organized, sanitary work environment and complete sanitation tasks as directed.
• Complete bag percentage reports, production records, and correct scanning errors.
• Perform quality and food safety tasks associated with the role.

Skills

Basic literacy

Team player

English fluency

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is expanding its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing team. The Packaging Machine Operator will set up packaging lines, conduct start-up checklists, calibrate scales, verify correct codes and pricing, adjust formers and temperatures, and monitor quality hourly.

You will record film usage, collaborate with teammates, and assist with maintenance and sanitation tasks. We value a team-oriented, safety-minded individual who can read and follow English instructions, lift up to 50 lbs,