Packer/QA Tech - Week Day

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking dedicated Packers/ Quality Assurance Technicians for a full-time weekend night shift (Mon-Thu, 5:55 AM–5:55 PM).

You will play a hands-on role inspecting packaging, weights, codes, seals and quality, helping keep our products safe and compliant. Join a team-focused environment with competitive pay and benefits while learning routine QA testing, lab techniques, and production support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspects packaged items and alerts defects.
• Inspects package weight; verifies code, dates and price.
• Examines package for proper seal and quality.
• Maintains sanitary work environment per OSHA, FDA and GMPs.
• Packs product into cartons and places on conveyors.
• Prepares items for production (cans/labels/trays/rework items).
• Learns routine QA testing and lab techniques to support QA.
• Assists as back-up Quality Assurance Technician as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Job description

Are you ready to join a company with a long-standing tradition of quality, innovation, and community pride? Utz Quality Foods, a leader in the snack food industry, is growing, and we're looking for dedicated, hands-on Packers/ Quality Assurance Techs to join our team at our High Street facility in Hanover, PA. This full-time opportunity offers a consistent weekend nightshift schedule (Monday through Thursday, 5:55 AM to 5:55 PM), along with competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work in a team-oriented environment where your contribution matters.

Responsibilities

• Inspects packaged items and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor of any defects.
• Inspects package weight.
• Verifies code, dates, and price.
• Examines package for proper seal.
• Reports any and all conditions that could lead to contaminated product.
• Packs product into cartons, cans and specialty containers and places them onto skids/conveyors.
• Prepares items for production (cans/labels/trays/rework items).
• Maintains an organized and sanitary work environment at all times following OSHA, FDA and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Assists as back-up Quality Assurance Technician as needed.
• Learn routine quality assurance testing; product sample collection; physical property testing; sensory evaluation; and various lab techniques to support and assist as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and communicates any safety issues to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Requires basic math and reading skills.

Great attention to detail.

Ability to multitask under stressful conditions.

Ability to effectively communicate with the Quality Department both written and verbal.

Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time

Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.

Moderate lifting (40lbs).