Weekend Fryer & Peeler Operator (3x12 Shift)

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator on a Weekend Day Shift (Fri-Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM).

You will remove waste from the potato conveyor, trim defects, and operate the fryer in relief of the regular operator while maintaining quality and food safety standards. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a warm environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Production flow knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Machinery knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Transportation required

3 day-12 hour schedule

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator on a Weekend Day Shift (Fri-Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM).

You will remove waste from the potato conveyor, trim defects, and operate the fryer in relief of the regular operator while maintaining quality and food safety standards. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a warm environment.