Relief Fryer Operator - Weekend Nights

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc in Hanover, PA is seeking a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator to join our team on the new Weekend Night Shift. This full-time role involves operating fryers, inspecting potatoes, and ensuring quality control in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of production flow, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and a commitment to a 3-day, 12-hour work schedule. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401k, is provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production flow and operating procedures.
• Some knowledge of machinery is preferred.
• Ability to work in a warm to hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect peeled potatoes and trim defects.
• Operate potato chip fryer and maintain production flow.
• Follow sanitation procedures for the frying area.

Skills

Production flow knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Proactive team collaboration

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on our new Weekend Night Shift.

As a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator this candidate will be responsible for removing waste from the conveyor belt that holds peeled potatoes and will also cut oversized potatoes and spots from all potatoes. This position works Friday to Sunday 5:25 PM-5:55 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects peeled potatoes and trims defects to control quality of raw potato input to fryer.
• Operates potato chip fryer in relief of regular operator, including preparation for start-up and shut down.
• Carries out all necessary daily and weekly sanitation procedures for either peeler or frying area.
• Changes and sets blades.
• Performs all necessary duties to prepare peeler/slicer or frying system for production start-up.
• Operates peeler/slicer system to maintain sufficient supply of properly peeled and sliced raw potatoes for fryer operation.
• Reports all quality or mechanical problems to the supervisor.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and communicates any safety issues to supervisor.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of production flow, operating procedures, and sanitation procedures.
• Some knowledge of machinery is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Constant attention to flow of potatoes to avoid slowing production.
• Able to work in a warm to hot work environment.
• Able to pay great attention to detail.
• Requires own reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Requires commitment to the 3 day- 12 hour work schedule.

Benefits

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.