Utz Quality Foods is growing, and we want you to grow with us! We're looking for dependable and motivated individuals to join our team as Back Up or "Floater" Machine Operators on our Weekend Day Shift. This is a great opportunity to build a career with a stable, well-known brand while enjoying a consistent 3-day schedule.
At Utz, we take pride in investing in our people, and that's what sets us apart. We offer career growth opportunities, a team-focused culture where your contribution matters, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Ask us about our in-house medical clinic that provides free healthcare services to full-time employees and their dependents, as well as our 24/7 onsite gym that's free for all associates. These are just a few examples of the many ways we support the health and well-being of our team.
Responsibilities:
- Substitute for Machine Operators during breaks, lunches, illness, or vacations
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Supply production lines with needed materials and packaging
Move skids of cardboard to tables and packing stations
Transport product from packing areas to the warehouse using a handjack
Safely transport and load rolls of packaging film (up to 80 lbs at chest height, every 1–2 hours)
Change code blocks for daily/weekly codes and pricing; set machine weights
Start and stop packaging equipment including power, vibrators, and conveyors
Operate labeling equipment and assist machine operators as needed
Work proactively in a cross-functional team environment to meet production goals
Requirements:
- Ability to work the required shift of Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM
- Ability to read and understand English instructions and communicate effectively with team members and maintenance staff
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Basic reading and math skills
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable working around equipment
- Prior machine operating experience in food manufacturing
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Ability and willingness to stand for the full shift
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs when loading roll stock
Knowledge of product quality and production processes
Must have or be willing to obtain a forklift license
External Recruitment Process
- Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
- Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
- Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.
Continuously Pursuing Excellence!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!
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.
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