Production Utility

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Production Utility to join our manufacturing team at the High Street facility. You will inspect and pack quality products into boxes, cartons, cans, and specialty containers in a fast-paced, team environment.

This role requires basic math and reading skills, the ability to stand 100% of the shift, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Training includes using a shrink wrapper, scanning equipment, and sanitation duties.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and reading skills.
• Fluent in English or Spanish.
• Able to stand 100% of the shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspects packaged items and alerts supervisor of changes.
• Packs quality products into boxes, cartons, cans and containers.
• Scans finished product into inventory with scanning equipment.
• Sets up packing area and assists packing crew as needed.
• Performs sanitation and cleaning duties in packing room.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Production Utility to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA at our High Street facility.

As a Production Utility, this candidate will be responsible for inspecting and packing quality products into boxes, cartons, cans, and specialty containers in a team atmosphere while responsible for their individual station.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects packaged items and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor of any changes.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
• Moves product from packing area to warehouse by pulling jacks filled with product.
• Accurately scans finished product into inventory with use of scanning equipment.
• Sets up mats and cartons for packers before production begins each day.
• Prepares packing area when packaging different products.
• Helps relieve for breaks and lunches.
• Must be able to safely maneuver and lift up to 50lbs.
• Understands how to operate the Shrink Wrapper.
• Helps clean floor and equipment in packing room weekly in addition to other Sanitation duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to fluently communicate in and read English or Spanish.
• Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
• Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
• Regular lifting (50lbs).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, pivot regularly.
• Ability to be trained to be the backup lineperson and packer.
• Ability to be trained to use a hand jack.

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.