PMO - Packaging Machine Operator- 2nd shift

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

Are you seeking a rewarding and respectful career; backed by a team of manufacturing professionals with a shared goal to help you succeed? If so, it's time to consider a career with Utz Quality Foods!

We are currently seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to work from our manufacturing facility located in Wilkes Barre, PA. The Packaging Machine Operator assists as back up in all the production processes and positions by supporting the production areas including Operating equipment, sanitation, stocking of inventory, and acting in back up roles as assigned.

This position is scheduled to work Mon-Fri 2:30pm- 11pm

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates packaging machines and equipment include, printers, labelers, and conveyors.
• Responsible for proper packaging line set up.
• Perform 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 fill 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.

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 full-time 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.