PMO - Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 6%

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) for 1st shift at our Algona, WA facility. The PMO will ensure proper weight, spicing, sealing, and code dates on finished products while maintaining clean, sanitary equipment and timely packaging operations.

Responsibilities include changeovers, film replacement, spice coordination, quality code-date checks every 15 minutes, and working with QA to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience operating food processing equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of machinery and mechanical ability.
• Experience using production computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift rolls of film up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
• Conducts changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.
• Coordinates proper spicing with correct packaging film.
• Checks code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.
• Inspects bag seams to ensure strong seals.
• Maintains efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and proactively solves potential problems.
• Communicates with production team to meet schedules.
• Performs sanitation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Production computer programs

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

PMO - Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

#6987

Algona, Washington, United States

Job Description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for aPackaging Machine Operator (PMO)to work from our UTZmanufacturing facility located in Algona, WAon1st Shift.

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the packaging machines ensuring proper weight, spicing, sealing and code date of finished product. The PMO is scheduled to work Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm, with Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Conducts changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.
• Coordinates proper spicing with correct packaging film.
• Checks code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.
• Inspects bag seams making sure seals are strong.
• Works with quality control to ensure standards are good; keeps applicable records.
• Maintains efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and proactively solves potential problems with equipment.
• Communicates with all production associates to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish goals of the packaging schedule.
• Sanitation and other duties, as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum two years’ experience in operating food processing equipment preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability.
• Ability to use production computer program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of production line environment.
• Must be able to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis during the shift.

Starting payrate: $24.00/hour

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, additional life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match
• Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and FLEX PTO on an accrual rate)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with WA state law

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• EngagingChat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager toexplore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicio us snack foods made from high quality ingredients . After over a century with a strong family heritage, o ur 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Location(s)

1150 Industry Drive North, Algona , Washington 98001 , United States

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