Packaging Machine Operator - Evening Shift (Mon-Fri)

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Wilkes Barre, PA, is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to support packaging lines, ensure product quality, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

This full-time role operates Mon-Fri 2:30pm–11pm, works closely with a team to run, monitor, and adjust packaging equipment, conveyors, and scales, and to record production data for continuous improvement and compliance with food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates packaging machines and equipment including printers, labelers, and conveyors.
• Responsible for proper packaging line set up.
• Performs Daily Operator checklist at shift change and startup
• Verifies proper operations and operating scales on packaging machines.
• Loads rolls of film on skid for product run and puts away at end of shift.
• Lifts rolls (up to 60 pounds) on to packing machine.
• Lifts formers (up to 40 pounds) on to packaging machine.
• Uses printers to ensure proper codes and prices are printed on bags, labels and cases.
• Uses proper former and adjusts temperature to have a proper seal on all packages.
• Selects correct program for Yamato Scale and TNA bag maker for scheduled SKUs.
• Programs, troubleshoots and adjusts on scale and bag marker to ensure consistent feed for good bag weights.
• Continuously monitors package for the following hourly: correct item weight, proper seal of package, bag integrity, proper code date and correct price.
• Records film usage data and calculate film waste percentage.
• Operates shaker system to ensure product delivery to the correct machine.
• Uses Lock Out Tag Out as required to always ensure safe operations.
• Works harmoniously with others in a team atmosphere.
• Completes all bag percentage reports and records end of day production. Check scanning errors and corrects.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Wilkes Barre, PA, is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to support packaging lines, ensure product quality, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

This full-time role operates Mon-Fri 2:30pm–11pm, works closely with a team to run, monitor, and adjust packaging equipment, conveyors, and scales, and to record production data for continuous improvement and compliance with food safety programs.