Packaging Machine Operator - Weekend Nights

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking dependable and motivated individuals to join their team as Packaging Machine Operators on the Week Night Shift. This role offers an opportunity to build a career with a stable, well-known brand, featuring a consistent 4-day schedule. Utz emphasizes investing in its people, offering career growth, a team-focused culture, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The company provides an in-house medical clinic with free healthcare services for full-time employees and their dependents, and a 24/7 onsite gym free for all associates, demonstrating its commitment to employee health and well-being. Utz has a passion for exciting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high-quality ingredients, with a century-long family heritage and a diverse portfolio of brands including Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. The company values its associates as the reason for its success and strives to provide a supportive, caring, and inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Utz aims to be the fastest-growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale.

Requirements

Ability to for Friday-Sunday 6:00PM-6:00AM
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Ability to read and understand English instructions and communicate effectively with operators and maintenance personnel
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to obtain a forklift license (training provided)
Basic computer skills for simple data entry
Strong teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of packaging machine equipment (preferred, but training available)

Responsibilities

Set up and operate packaging lines safely and efficiently
Perform routine checks at shift start and throughout the day to ensure machines are running properly
Monitor packaging quality (weights, seals, codes, pricing)
Troubleshoot minor machine issues and support maintenance as needed
Keep accurate records of production, film usage, and quality checks
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Communicate with the next shift and support teamwork across lines
Train new operators as needed

Benefits

Career growth opportunities
Team-focused culture
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
In-house medical clinic that provides free healthcare services to full-time employees and their dependents
24/7 onsite gym that’s free for all associates
Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Employer match 401k
Profit sharing plan
Employee stock purchase plan