Production Machines Operator- Weekend Day

Utz Snacks; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established leader in the snack food industry as a Machine Operator, where your contributions will be valued in a supportive and inclusive environment. This full-time role offers a consistent weekend dayshift schedule, allowing you to balance work and life effectively. As a key player in the production process, you'll operate and maintain various types of machinery while ensuring product quality and safety standards are met. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on career growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in a team-oriented setting while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food production preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Train new operators and serve as a reliable team resource.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fryers

Peelers

Seasoning Machines

Packaging Equipment

Job description

Description

Are you ready to join a company with a long-standing tradition of quality, innovation, and community pride? Utz Quality Foods, a leader in the snack food industry, is growing, and we're looking for dedicated, hands-on Machine Operators to join our team at our High Street facility inHanover, PA.This full-time opportunity offers a consistent weekend dayshift schedule (Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM), along with competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work in a team-oriented environment where your contribution matters.

As a Machine Operator, you’ll play a key role in our production process by operating and maintaining machinery that helps produce our delicious snacks. You’ll work with a variety of equipment, including:

• Fryers

• Peelers

• Seasoning Machines

• Packaging Equipment

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards are met
• Maintain accurate records of production data and downtime
• Communicate effectively with team members and incoming shifts
• Support machine maintenance and assist technicians as needed
• Train new operators and serve as a reliable team resource
• Complete sanitation tasks and maintain a clean, compliant work environment
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety standards
• Perform quality and food safety checks and complete necessary reports.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production preferred

• Mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn various types of equipment

• Basic computer skills to record component usage and scan products

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods

• Willingness to obtain a forklift license (training provided)

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

External 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 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.

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