Night Shift Packaging Machine Operator – Quality & Efficiency

Cutfootsiouxinn; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team on the night shift.

You will set up lines, perform operator checks, calibrate scales, monitor quality, and collaborate with teammates to maintain safe, efficient packaging operations.

This role requires basic reading and math skills, willingness to obtain a forklift license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs; training provided to ensure food safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Willingness to obtain forklift license.
• Able to lift a minimum 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
• Team skills when working and communicating 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, 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

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Forklift license

English proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team on the night shift.

You will set up lines, perform operator checks, calibrate scales, monitor quality, and collaborate with teammates to maintain safe, efficient packaging operations.

This role requires basic reading and math skills, willingness to obtain a forklift license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs; training provided to ensure food safety and accuracy.