Weekend Automation Line Operator — 12h Shifts + OT

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Hanover, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking an Automation Line Operator at our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role runs Friday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM with overtime as needed to meet production demand.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors, ensuring efficient and safe production. The position requires comfort with automation, strong attention to detail, and teamwork across QA, maintenance, and packaging teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging preferred.
• Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Basic understanding of alarms, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting methods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures/schedules.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners, vision systems, and label printers.
• Awareness of Lean or Six Sigma practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of PLC systems or programming languages is a bonus.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical automation systems.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift.
• Work in a production environment with noise, heat, and moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated systems to ensure top performance with minimal downtime
• Use Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment
• Ensure correct case orientation and stacking patterns based on SKU/customer requirements
• Monitor system indicators (box count, pallet output, sensor flags, etc.) to track performance
• Clear jams and alarms safely and quickly; restart the system when needed
• Perform daily equipment checks and cleaning at the start and end of each shift
• Maintain cleanliness in the automation area (sensors, sweep zones, trash removal)
• Communicate and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and packaging teams
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all safety protocols
• Report and log mechanical issues and downtime events through Redzone
• Perform light maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues

Skills

Robotics experience

Automation systems

HMI operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Automation/Robotics training

Tools

Barcode scanners

Vision systems

Label printers

PLC basics

Forklift certification

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking an Automation Line Operator at our Kindig Lane facility. This full-time role runs Friday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM with overtime as needed to meet production demand.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain robotic palletizers and conveyors, ensuring efficient and safe production. The position requires comfort with automation, strong attention to detail, and teamwork across QA, maintenance, and packaging teams.