Relief Fryer Operator - Weekend Nights

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator to join their team in Hanover, PA, working the Weekend Night Shift from Friday to Sunday. This role involves operating equipment to prepare potatoes for frying, including inspecting and trimming defects to maintain quality.

The ideal candidate should be able to work in a cross-functional team and handle quality control and food safety tasks. A focus on safe operation at all times is essential. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Experience in quality and food safety tasks.
• Ability to safely operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect peeled potatoes and trim defects.
• Operate fryer in relief of regular operator.
• Perform sanitation procedures for the frying area.
• Report quality or mechanical problems to supervisor.
• Prepare peeler/slicer for production start-up.

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.

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.