Fryer Machine Operator - Weekend Night Shift
About The Position
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Fryer Operator at its Kings Mountain, North Carolina facility. The role operates and adjusts fryer equipment to meet production goals, monitors equipment and production to maintain product quality, and performs routine troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs. The operator works with the team to meet safety, quality, and production standards, maintains a clean work area, follows food safety procedures, and enters data and communicates updates. The position follows a rotating weekend night schedule: Friday to Sunday and Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The work involves standing most of the time and working in or around consistently warm-to-hot environments and equipment. The role requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds. Utz describes its environment as supportive, caring, and inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Its full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan, among other benefits.
Requirements
- One to two years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate production and data-entry equipment.
- Follow personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to stand most of the time.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to work in or around consistently hot equipment and environments.
- Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
- Team-oriented approach and ability to work well with others.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Basic math skills.
- Proficiency with basic hand and general mechanic tools, such as Allen wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Knowledge of safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
- Strong commitment to company values.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.
- One to two years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
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 high-quality products.
- 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 401(k) match
- Profit sharing plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Resources and programs to support associates' health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
