Packaging Line Technician - Food Production

ultimatecapperforum Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up lines, monitor quality, and ensure accurate codes and pricing on packaging. This role requires safe operation, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to obtain a forklift license.

We offer a rotating schedule, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities to grow with a leading U.S. snack company that emphasizes quality ingredients and food safety.

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 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
• Team-oriented and good communication with others.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English instructions.

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

Packaging line operation

Forklift license

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

English reading/writing

Tools

Packaging machinery

Scales calibration

Barcode/price printing

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up lines, monitor quality, and ensure accurate codes and pricing on packaging. This role requires safe operation, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to obtain a forklift license.

We offer a rotating schedule, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities to grow with a leading U.S. snack company that emphasizes quality ingredients and food safety.