Corn Chip Utility Associate - Weekend Day

Utz Brands•HANOVER, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corn Chip Utility Associate supports corn chip production at Utz’s Kindig Lane facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The role assists with mixing and moving ingredients, performs baked-chip quality checks, maintains accurate production and food-safety records, and helps keep the production floor safe, clean, and running smoothly. The associate may train to provide backup support for sheeter and fryer operators and works collaboratively with a cross-functional team. This position is on the Weekend Day Shift, Friday through Sunday, from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Duties include sanitation and equipment cleaning using approved chemicals and tools, as well as routinely bending, lifting, and carrying 50–80 pounds throughout the shift. Utz describes its workplace as supportive, caring, and inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

Ability to work Friday through Sunday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Ability to routinely bend, lift, and carry 50–80 pounds throughout the shift.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately complete production records manually and electronically.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a tow motor and battery-operated hand jack.
Willingness to learn multiple production processes and provide backup support to equipment operators.
Ability to follow written instructions, safety procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Willingness to perform equipment cleaning and sanitation duties using approved cleaning chemicals and tools.
Strong attention to detail when performing quality checks and monitoring product standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

Assist in operating the corn mixing station and moving flour in the production area.
Safely operate a tow motor and battery-operated hand jack.
Train to provide backup support for sheeter and fryer operators as needed.
Perform quality checks on baked chips to ensure they meet established standards.
Maintain accurate and legible records manually and electronically.
Use Redzone Software to record production and food-safety requirements.
Participate in sanitation activities, including equipment cleaning with mild chemicals, spray cleaners, compressed-air tools, and hand-wiping cloths.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe practices, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Routinely bend, lift, and carry 50–80 pounds.
Work proactively as part of a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.