Packaging Machine Operator - Build Skills, Great Benefits

UTZ Brands, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; 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 is expanding our manufacturing team at the Kings Mountain, NC facility and is seeking an experienced Packaging Machine Operator to ensure efficient, high-quality packaging processes.

You will set up packaging lines, perform shift checklists, calibrate scales, monitor quality, train new operators, and maintain a clean, safe environment while collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Knowledge of packaging line equipment used in packaging department.

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 codes and pricing printed on packages.
• Use appropriate formers and adjust temperatures for proper seals.
• Monitor packaging quality hourly: weight, seals, codes, pricing.
• Record film usage and calculate waste percentages.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate improvements.
• Maintain sanitary work environment and report contamination risks.
• Assist maintenance with packaging machine repairs.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Complete production reports and correct scanning errors.
• Perform quality and food safety tasks.

Skills

Basic reading/writing/maths

Packaging equipment knowledge

Forklift license willingness

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

English language proficiency

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is expanding our manufacturing team at the Kings Mountain, NC facility and is seeking an experienced Packaging Machine Operator to ensure efficient, high-quality packaging processes.

You will set up packaging lines, perform shift checklists, calibrate scales, monitor quality, train new operators, and maintain a clean, safe environment while collaborating with the team.