Processing Operator- Weekend Day

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day workweek

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a dependable Processing Operator for the Weekend Day Shift in Hanover, PA. You will operate and monitor extrusion equipment to produce cheese curls and cheese balls, while ensuring product quality and safety.

The role offers a 3-day workweek and opportunities to grow within a fast-paced production team. You will join a company with a long-standing heritage and a strong focus on training, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Follow written procedures, safety requirements and food quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn multiple processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor processing equipment for cheese curls and cheese balls.
• Monitor equipment and adjust to maintain smooth production.
• Complete quality checks with QA team to ensure standards.
• Retrieve, stage, and prepare raw materials for production.
• Complete production logs and usage entries accurately.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment per procedures and schedules.
• Communicate with processing and packaging teams to maintain flow.
• Train and support new or less experienced team members.
• Follow safety, food safety, and quality procedures and report concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift operation

High-reach equipment

Extruders

Job description

Looking for a hands‑on manufacturing role where you can build your skills, take ownership of the production process, and enjoy a 3-day workweek?

Utz Quality Foods is looking for a dependable and motivated Processing Operator to join our Weekend Day Shift team in Hanover, PA. In this role, you’ll play an important part in making some of our most recognizable snacks by operating and monitoring the equipment used to produce our cheese curls and cheese balls.

If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a fast‑paced production team, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with Utz.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and other processing equipment used to produce cheese curls and cheese balls.
• Keep production running smoothly by monitoring equipment and making adjustments as needed.
• Partner with the Quality Assurance team to complete quality checks and ensure products meet our standards.
• Retrieve, stage, and prepare raw materials needed for production.
• Accurately complete production logs, records, and component usage entries.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment according to established procedures and sanitation schedules.
• Communicate with processing and packaging team members to maintain a consistent production flow.
• Help train and support new or less experienced team members.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality procedures and report concerns when identified.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and participate in daily housekeeping and sanitation.
• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and production needs.

Requirements

• Ability to work Friday through Sunday from 5:55 AM–5:55 OM.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and around production equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Willingness to work around hot water, cleaning chemicals, and wet or slippery floors.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety requirements, and food quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete production records.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn multiple pieces of processing equipment and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and high-reach equipment.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, food production, or processing experience is a plus.

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.

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.