Fryer Machine Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Utz Brands•Kings Mountain, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is hiring a Fryer Operator at its Kings Mountain, North Carolina facility. The role operates and adjusts fryer equipment to meet production goals, performs basic maintenance and repairs, monitors equipment and production quality, and works with the team to meet safety, quality, and production standards. The operator also maintains cleanliness, follows food safety protocols, enters production data, and communicates updates to the team. The rotating schedule is Friday through Sunday and Thursday through Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The work involves standing most of the time and working in or around hot equipment and environments, with lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds. Utz describes its workplace as supportive, caring, and inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Its full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer 401(k) match, a profit-sharing plan, an employee stock purchase plan, and other benefits.

Requirements

  • One to two years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Experience operating production and data-entry equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks and use hand tools such as Allen wrenches and screwdrivers.
  • Knowledge of safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
  • Ability to work in warm-to-hot environments and around hot equipment.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
  • Ability to stand most of the time.
  • Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work well with others.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Team-oriented approach and commitment to company values.
  • Must follow personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual ability.
  • One to two years of food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and adjust fryer equipment to meet production goals.
  • Perform maintenance and basic repairs on machinery.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
  • Inspect equipment and monitor production to ensure product quality.
  • Collaborate with the team to meet safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness and follow safety and food safety protocols.
  • Perform data-entry functions and communicate updates to the team.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer match 401(k)
  • Profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Other benefits, resources, and programs intended to support associates' health
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