Night Packaging Machine Operator - Growth & Impact

Cutfootsiouxinn; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator for night shift (Mon–Fri 10:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will set up packaging lines, conduct startup checklists, and calibrate scales to ensure proper seals and codes.

The role emphasizes quality checks, film usage tracking, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, training new operators, and assisting maintenance with repairs.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Knowledge of all packaging machine equipment used in the Packaging Department.
• Willingness to obtain a forklift license.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
• Teamwork and effective communication with others.
• Ability read, speak, and understand English instruction.

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, Codes and 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 any difficulties or improvements.
• Maintain efficient operations on all lines and report any conditions that could lead to product contamination.
• Assist the Maintenance Department 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

Forklift license

Reading skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

English language

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator for night shift (Mon–Fri 10:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will set up packaging lines, conduct startup checklists, and calibrate scales to ensure proper seals and codes.

The role emphasizes quality checks, film usage tracking, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, training new operators, and assisting maintenance with repairs.