Packaging Machine Operator – Rotating Shifts & Growth

UTZ Brands, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is expanding and seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up packaging lines, perform shift-start checks, calibrate scales, and monitor package quality.

This full-time role offers a rotating schedule and opportunities to train others, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and stock purchase plans.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Knowledge of packaging machine equipment used in packaging department.
• Willingness to obtain forklift license.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
• Team-oriented communication with co-workers.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

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.
• Gath er packaging film and ensure codes and pricing printed on packages.
• Use formers and adjust temperatures for proper seals.
• Monitor packaging quality hourly for weight, seals, codes and pricing.
• Record film usage and calculate film waste percentages.
• Collaborate with team members in a harmonious environment.
• Communicate with incoming shift operators about difficulties or improvements.
• Maintain sanitation and assist with packaging machine repairs.
• Train new operators and complete production records.
• Perform quality and food safety tasks.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Math skills

Packaging equipment knowledge

Teamwork

English language

Computer skills

Forklift license willingness

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is expanding and seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up packaging lines, perform shift-start checks, calibrate scales, and monitor package quality.

This full-time role offers a rotating schedule and opportunities to train others, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and stock purchase plans.