Pretzel Operator I - Weekend Night

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

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Pretzel Operator I for the Weekend Night Shift (Thursday to Saturday, 5:25 PM – 5:25 AM). You will prepare and operate dough mixers, weigh pretzels, monitor ingredients, and log production data.

The role requires physical stamina, basic math and reading skills, and about three months of training. We offer a supportive team, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a family-owned snack company.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires basic math and reading skills and three months of training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate pretzel dough mixers and ensure dough quality.
• Weigh raw pretzels every 30 minutes and record speeds/pressure.
• Monitor ingredient stock and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Identify and report mechanical issues and machinery wear.
• Log operation records and track inventory using handheld scanner.
• Substitute for other processing operators as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate concerns.
• Communicate production information to other shifts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math & reading

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Pretzel Operator I to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on the Weekend Night Shift. This position works Thursday - Saturday 5:25 PM – 5:25 AM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate pretzel dough mixers, ensuring dough quality and texture meet standards.
• Weigh raw pretzels every 30 minutes and record extruder speeds/pressure.
• Monitor ingredient stock and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Identify and report mechanical issues and machinery wear to leadership.
• Log operation records and track inventory using handheld scanner.
• Substitute for other processing operators as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate any safety concerns.
• Work proactively in a cross-functional team and communicate production information to other shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires knowledge of product quality and basic operations acquired through three months of training.
• Requires basic math and reading skills.

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!

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.