Night Shift Processing Operator — Snack Production

utzexternalcareer1; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 in Hanover, PA is seeking a Processing Operator for the Weekend Night Shift to operate the extruder and related equipment for cheese curls and balls production. You will monitor quality and maintain shift logs, ensuring production runs smoothly.

The role requires training teammates, following safety protocols, and performing sanitation tasks. Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday, 5:55PM-5:55AM, with physical duties including forklift operation and lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment.
• Conduct quality checks in coordination with QA team to ensure product meets standards.
• Retrieve and stage raw materials for production.
• Maintain logs, records, and enter component usage into system at shift end.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment according to procedures and sanitation schedule.
• Communicate with team members across processing and packaging to maintain workflow.
• Train new or less experienced team members in processing operations.
• Follow all safety protocols and report unsafe practices or equipment.
• Perform daily housekeeping and participate in sanitation tasks using appropriate tools and cleaning agents.
• Operate a forklift and high-reach equipment as needed.
• Lift items up to 70 lbs and work safely around hot water, chemicals, and wet/slippery floors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Processing Operator for the Weekend Night Shift to operate the extruder and related equipment for cheese curls and balls production. You will monitor quality and maintain shift logs, ensuring production runs smoothly.

The role requires training teammates, following safety protocols, and performing sanitation tasks. Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday, 5:55PM-5:55AM, with physical duties including forklift operation and lifting up to 70 lbs.