Production Machines Operator- Weekend Day

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

Job summary

Join a leading snack food company as a Machine Operator in Hanover, PA, where you'll be part of a team dedicated to quality and innovation. This full-time role offers a consistent weekend schedule, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work with a variety of machinery to produce delicious snacks. You'll play a vital role in our production process, ensuring product quality and safety while collaborating with a supportive team. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plans, 401k matching, and more. Be part of a company that values its associates and fosters career growth in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards are met.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Packaging Equipment

Fryers

Peelers

Seasoning Machines

Job 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 in Hanover, 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:

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  Fryers

  
  


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  Peelers

  
  


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  Seasoning Machines

  
  


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  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:

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  Previous experience in manufacturing or food production preferred

  
  


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  Mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn various types of equipment

  
  


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  Basic computer skills to record component usage and scan products

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality

  
  


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

  
  


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  Willingness to obtain a forklift license (training provided)

  
  


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  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

  
  


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  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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