Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for a Packaging Machine Operator to work from our manufacturing facility located in Wilkes-Barre, PA . This position will be a part of our NEW Weekend Day crew. The required schedule is Saturday-Sunday 6AM-6PM with opportunity to flex up to 40 hours Monday-Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares packing machine for production and makes adjustments as necessary for schedule.
- Loads rolls of film on skid for production run and puts away at end of shift.
- Lifts film rolls (up to 60 pounds) on to packing machine.
- Lifts formers (up to 40 pounds) on and off machine at shoulder height.
- Uses printers to place appropriate codes and prices on bags, labels, and cases.
- Selects correct program for Yamato scale and TBA bag maker for scheduled SKUs.
- Programs, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments on scale and bag maker to ensure consistent feed.
- Continuously monitors package for the following hourly: correct item weight, proper seal of package, bag integrity, proper code date and correct price. Records film usage data and calculates film waste percentage.
- Completes all manufacturing paperwork and date entry in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Operates shaker system to ensure product delivery to correct machine.
- Prepares and operates packaging machines and equipment including printers, labelers, and conveyors, etc.
- Uses Lock Out Tag Out as required to ensure safe operations at all times.
- Must be able to obtain tow motor operator's license.
- Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
- Participates in all sanitation activities in order to maintain, clean and safeguard equipment and facilities used for the packaging and processing of food products.
- This includes but is not limited to the use of mild to moderate chemicals and spray cleaners, compressed air tools and cloths to hand-wipe equipment.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Requires knowledge of all packaging machine equipment and machines used in the Packaging Department.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a tow motor operator's license.
- Able to lift a minimum 80 lbs.
- Basic computer skills to enter component usage.
- Requires team skills when working and communicating with others
Continuously Pursuing Excellence!
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 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.
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