Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Packaging Machine Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Algona, WA.

The Packaging Machine Operator will work in conjunction with all Supervisors to support the production efforts of the Algona Plant on their assigned shift including production, quality, packaging, training and ensuring the plant environment meets food safety cleanliness objectives, and operates according to established safety standards. The position will be required to work on 1st Shift, Monday thru Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm; with some Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for efficient operation of packaging machines ensuring proper weight, spicing, sealing and code date of finished product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned.

* Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.

* Checks metal detectors as instructed.

* Conducts changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.

* Coordinates proper spicing with correct packaging film.

* Checks code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.

* Inspects bag seams making sure seals are strong.

* Works with quality control to ensure standards are good; keeps applicable records.

* Maintains efficient operation of equipment.

* Troubleshoots and proactively solves potential problems with equipment.

* Communicates with all production associates to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish goals of the packaging schedule.

* Sanitation duties

Skills and Experience:

* Minimum two years' experience in operating food processing equipment.

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability.

* Ability to use production computer program.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

* Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions.

* Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of production line environment.

* Must be able to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis during the shift.

Starting payrate: $23.19/hour

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, additional life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match
• Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and FLEX PTO on an accrual rate)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with WA state law

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

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 full-time 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.