Raw Material Utility Week Day

utzexternalcareer1; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Raw Material Utility to transport and handle raw materials, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate inventory within our High Street facility. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Typical schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 6:00 AM–12:00 PM, with full-time benefits and a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Forklift certified or ability to obtain certification.
• Willingness to learn the D365 software system.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail for reading and processing label codes and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials from receiving to the warehouse and ensure smooth movement across production areas.
• Accurately register raw materials and perform data entry in our D365 software system.
• Communicate production challenges and opportunities to your supervisor.
• Follow all GMP and food safety protocols.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently or become forklift certified.
• Learn and cross-train in other responsibilities, such as finished goods tasks and warehouse operations.
• Ensure inventory and materials are accurately handled and stored according to specifications.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team with colleagues from different departments.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned to support daily production goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Tools

D365 software

Job description

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

This role is responsible for transporting and handling raw materials, operating forklifts, maintaining accurate inventory, and supporting production and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong team player. This position worksMonday to Thursday, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 6:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials from receiving to the warehouse and ensure smooth movement across production areas.
• Accurately register raw materials and perform data entry in our D365 software system.
• Communicate production challenges and opportunities to your supervisor.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently (or become forklift certified).
• Learn and cross-train in other responsibilities, such as finished goods tasks and warehouse operations.
• Ensure inventory and materials are accurately handled and stored according to specifications.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team with colleagues from different departments.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned to support daily production goals.

Requirements

• Forklift certified (or ability to obtain certification).
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn the D365 software system.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to share updates with the team and leadership.
• Ability to work independently, stay motivated, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify challenges and proactively communicate solutions.
• Attention to detail for reading and processing label codes and material specifications.
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion forexciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients.After over a centurywith a strong family heritage,ourdiverse portfolioof brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border.Our associatesare the reason for the success of this company, so it is important weprovide a supportive,caringand inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.We alsohelp take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives.Ourfull-timebenefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more.Joinour world class teamand 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 againston the basis ofdisability.

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