Fryer Machine Operator - Day Shift

UTZ Quality Foods•Kings Mountain, NC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready for an exciting career with a company that values teamwork and your success? Join Utz Quality Foods and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence! We're looking for a Fryer Operator at our Kings Mountain, NC facility. If you have a passion for quality production and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect role for you! The shift operates Available Schedules Include: Week 1: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-6:30 PM/ Week 2: Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 AM-6:30 PM (Schedule repeats weekly) Week 1: Friday-Sunday 6:30AM-6:30PM/ Week 2: Thursday-Sunday 6:30AM-6:30PM (Schedule repeats weekly) 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.

Requirements

1-2 years of Food Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to work on warm to hot environments.
Experience operating production and data entry equipment
Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks and use tools like Allen wrenches and screwdrivers
Knowledge of safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out programs
Strong multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work around hot equipment
Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
Must be able to stand most of the time.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70lb's.
Must be willing and able to work in / around consistently hot equipment and environments.
Must have the ability to multi-task.
Must be team oriented.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Must possess basic math skills.
Proficiency with basic hand tools.
Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
Strong commitment to company values.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust Fryer equipment to meet production goals
Perform maintenance and basic repairs on machinery
Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance to keep things running smoothly
Ensure high-quality products by inspecting equipment and monitoring production
Collaborate with your team to meet safety, quality, and production standards
Maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety and food safety protocols
Handle data entry functions and communicate updates to the team
Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

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.

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