PMO - Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Six Paid Holidays per calendar year

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave WA state law

Job summary

UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. in Algona, WA is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) for the third shift to ensure efficient operation of packaging lines.

You will monitor weight, spices, seals and date codes, perform changeovers, and coordinate film and spice alignment to meet production goals. The position requires 2+ years in food processing equipment, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Checks metal detectors as instructed.
• 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

Food processing equipment

Mechanical ability

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Work under production pressure

Lifting, 50 lbs

Tools

Production computer program

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator (PMO)

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) to work from our UTZ manufacturing facility located in Algona, WA on Third 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 10:30pm-6:15am, with Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Checks metal detectors as instructed.
• 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 +$1.00 per hour for 3rd Shift differential.

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

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.