Robotics & Automation Line Operator — Overtime‑Eligible

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Utz Quality Foods is seeking an Automation Line Operator at our Kindig Lane facility. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic palletizers and conveyors to keep production running smoothly.

The position is full-time, with Friday through Sunday 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM shifts and overtime as needed. You’ll work with a fast-paced, safety-conscious team, use HMIs to control equipment, perform daily checks, and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging.

Formación

• 1–2 years of manufacturing or food packaging experience.
• Automation/Robotics training is a plus.
• Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors and automated systems.
• Familiarity with barcodes, vision systems and label printers.
• Ability to stand 8–12 hours; good communication and teamwork.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs is a bonus.
• Lean/Six Sigma awareness is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and monitor automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Use HMI to start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure correct case orientation and stacking per SKU requirements.
• Monitor box count, pallet output, and sensor flags to track performance.
• Clear jams and alarms safely and restart when needed.
• Perform daily equipment checks and cleaning at shift start/end.
• Maintain cleanliness in the automation area.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols.
• Log mechanical issues and downtime events in Redzone.
• Perform light maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing experience

Automation/Robotics training

Robotics & conveyors

Machine interfaces

Forklift certification

PLC knowledge

Automation basics

Herramientas

HMI interfaces

Barcode scanners

Vision systems

Label printers

Descripción del empleo

Utz Quality Foods is seeking an Automation Line Operator at our Kindig Lane facility. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic palletizers and conveyors to keep production running smoothly.

The position is full-time, with Friday through Sunday 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM shifts and overtime as needed. You’ll work with a fast-paced, safety-conscious team, use HMIs to control equipment, perform daily checks, and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging.