Pretzel Operator I - Weekend Night

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Pretzel Operator I for the Weekend Night Shift (Thu-Sat, 5:25 PM - 5:25 AM). You will prepare and operate dough mixers, weigh pretzels every 30 minutes, and monitor ingredient stock while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.

The role requires basic math/reading skills and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with training provided. Forklift certification is a plus for handling equipment and materials on the line.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform basic math and reading tasks.
• Training in production operations completed within three months.
• Forklift license is preferred for site operations.

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.

Skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Basic math

Reading skills

Education

Three months of training in production operations

Tools

Forklift license

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.

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat 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 to explore 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 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.

Additional Requirements

• * Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• * Requires knowledge and skills of a barrel filling lines, rod machine and labelers.
• * Able to lift a minimum of 80lbs.
• * Required forklift license.
• * Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.