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 UTZmanufacturing facility located in Goodyear, AZ on Third Shift.

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the running of the packaging machines and is scheduled to work Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:00am.

Key Responsibilities

• Checks production schedule and determines what products will be running.
• Selects best mix of packing machines/product for maximum efficiency.
• Gets necessary cello rolls from warehouse (using partial rolls first).
• Sets coder and eye to correct position.
• Installs correct code and price in printer and checks to ensure code and price are printing.
• Sets up stickers as necessary.
• Sets up spindle to hold cello and threads cello through machine as designed.
• Installs correct former.
• Sets drive belts.
• Cleans pull belts as necessary.
• Installs correct programs in Hayssens and scales.
• Makes required adjustments in computer set-up (eye, sticker, label, cut, pull, code, dump, speed, etc.).
• Sets/adjusts eyes above scales as necessary.
• Zeros scale buckets at every set-up and every two hours during shift.
• Ensures correct seals, cuts, bag weights, air fill, code locations, label locations and sticker locations.
• Makes minor repairs as necessary.
• Notifies maintenance and supervisor for major repairs.
• Notifies supervisor of necessary labels/stickers.
• Works with group leader and packers to ensure smooth production.
• Keeps packing machines running smoothly and responds promptly and professionally to calls from packers.
• Communicates with co-workers to ensure good product is not wasted.
• Empties machines of unacceptable product as necessary and between product changes.
• Catches and dumps product as necessary.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Assists packaging team during breaks and packs when necessary.
• Trains new machine operators.
• Sweeps top at end of shift and empties white tubs of crumbs.
• Communicates with operators coming on next shift.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.

Celebrating 100 years of Utz!

Here at Utz, our goal is to manufacture and sell the best possible products with a commitment to customer satisfaction that is second to none. Our iconic family of brands includes Utz, Keystone Pretzel, Golden Flake, Zapps, Bachman, Good Health, TGI Friday's, and Jax. We pride ourselves on our pleasant working environment, challenging opportunities, career growth and competitive wages. We also offer an attractive benefit package that includes medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan and more. Come grow with the Utz Family of Brands!

• Read, write, speak and understand sufficient English to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Able to make changes quickly and accurately.
• Must be available and dependable for occasional overtime and Saturday work.
• Must be willing to perform duties assigned by supervisor or group leader.
• Able to get along with fellow co-workers