Packaging Line Operator — Food Production

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer matched 401k

Profit sharing program

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator for our Kings Mountain, NC facility. The role involves setting up packaging lines, performing startup checks, calibrating scales, and ensuring proper codes and pricing on products.

You will monitor quality hourly, maintain cleanliness, assist maintenance, and train new operators. We offer strong benefits and opportunities in a growing snack foods company based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability read, speak, and understand English instruction.
• Requires knowledge of packaging machine equipment and machines used in Packaging Department.
• Willingness to obtain a forklift license.
• Able to lift a minimum 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
• Requires teamwork when working and communicating 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, 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/Writing/Math

English language

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift license (willingness to obtain)

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator for our Kings Mountain, NC facility. The role involves setting up packaging lines, performing startup checks, calibrating scales, and ensuring proper codes and pricing on products.

You will monitor quality hourly, maintain cleanliness, assist maintenance, and train new operators. We offer strong benefits and opportunities in a growing snack foods company based in the United States.