PMO - Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment daily to be sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Checks metal detectors as instructed.
• Covers changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.
• Cooks 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 and other duties, as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum two years’ experience in operating food processing equipment preferred.
• 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

Starting payrate: $24.00/hour + $1.00 per hour for 3rd Shift differential.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Long Term Disability
• additional life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Role

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) to work from our UTZ manufacturing facility located in Algona, WA on Third Shift.

Schedule

The Packaging Machine Operator is scheduled to work Monday-Friday 10:30pm-6:15am, with Saturdays as needed.