Processing Operator- Weekend Night

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is hiring a Processing Operator for its Weekend Night Shift team in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The operator helps produce cheese curls and cheese balls by operating and monitoring extruders and other processing equipment. The role involves maintaining production flow, performing quality checks with the Quality Assurance team, preparing raw materials, completing production records, cleaning equipment, and following safety, food safety, and quality procedures. Operators also communicate with processing and packaging colleagues, support new team members, maintain an orderly work area, and operate forklifts and high-reach equipment as needed. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:55 PM–5:55 AM, offering a three-day workweek. Utz describes a supportive, caring, and inclusive environment 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, and an employee stock purchase plan, among other benefits.

Requirements

Ability to work Friday through Sunday from 5:55 PM to 5:55 AM.
Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and around production equipment.
Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
Willingness to work around hot water, cleaning chemicals, and wet or slippery floors.
Ability to follow written procedures, safety requirements, and food quality standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete production records.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn multiple pieces of processing equipment and take on additional responsibilities.
Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and high-reach equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, machine operation, food production, or processing experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and other processing equipment used to produce cheese curls and cheese balls.
Monitor equipment and make adjustments as needed to keep production running smoothly.
Work with the Quality Assurance team to complete quality checks and ensure products meet standards.
Retrieve, stage, and prepare production raw materials.
Accurately complete production logs, records, and component usage entries.
Clean and sanitize processing equipment according to established procedures and schedules.
Communicate with processing and packaging team members to maintain consistent production flow.
Help train and support new or less experienced team members.
Follow safety, food safety, and quality procedures and report identified concerns.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and participate in daily housekeeping and sanitation.
Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and production needs.