Night Shift Automation Line Lead — Palletizing & Robotics

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Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 30,000 - 47,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking an Automation Line Operator Lead for our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, with overtime as needed to support production demand.

You will lead day-to-day operations, monitor performance, and support the operation and basic maintenance of robotic palletizers and conveyors that move product cases. Join a fast-paced, innovative team and help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging preferred.
Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus, but not required.
Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors, and automated systems.
Basic understanding of alarms, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting methods.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe operation of the Automation area by verifying that all Lock Out Tag Out procedures and safety protocols are observed by personnel.
Supervise and deploy Automation Operators, Jackpot Lane Operators, and Forklift Material Handlers during shift.
Serve as the primary point of contact during assigned shifts to facilitate communication between leaders of P3, P4, and the RDC Operation in order to effectively address issues related to Automation operations.
Responsible for key metrics identified.
Monitor system indicators (box count, pallet output, sensor flags, etc.) to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Routinely communicate opportunities to improve safety, quality, and service levels from the equipment and processes.