Weekend Night Pretzel Operator I – Great Benefits

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Pretzel Operator I for the Weekend Night Shift (Thu-Sat, 5:25 PM - 5:25 AM). You will prepare and operate dough mixers, weigh pretzels every 30 minutes, and monitor ingredient stock while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.

The role requires basic math/reading skills and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with training provided. Forklift certification is a plus for handling equipment and materials on the line.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform basic math and reading tasks.
• Training in production operations completed within three months.
• Forklift license is preferred for site operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate pretzel dough mixers, ensuring dough quality and texture meet standards.
• Weigh raw pretzels every 30 minutes and record extruder speeds/pressure.
• Monitor ingredient stock and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Identify and report mechanical issues and machinery wear to leadership.
• Log operation records and track inventory using handheld scanner.
• Substitute for other processing operators as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate any safety concerns.
• Work proactively in a cross-functional team and communicate production information to other shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Basic math

Reading skills

Education

Three months of training in production operations

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Pretzel Operator I for the Weekend Night Shift (Thu-Sat, 5:25 PM - 5:25 AM). You will prepare and operate dough mixers, weigh pretzels every 30 minutes, and monitor ingredient stock while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.

The role requires basic math/reading skills and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with training provided. Forklift certification is a plus for handling equipment and materials on the line.