Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Warehouse Utility to work out of our Wilkes-Barre, PA manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll oversee warehouse operations, ensuring product rotation, condition, inventory, security, and placement are efficiently maintained. You'll also cover open sales routes as needed.
We're looking for someone who is well-organized, pays strong attention to detail, and can make independent decisions about inventory needs. This position requires strong basic math skills, and while previous warehouse experience is preferred, we're open to enthusiastic candidates willing to learn. This role works on Day Shift (Monday- Friday 7 AM - 4:30PM.)
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely and efficiently operate a sit-down forklift and pallet jack.
* Load and unload trucks with product or other materials (box trucks, reefers, 53-foot vans).
* Scan and stage orders using a mobile scanning device.
* Maintain accurate inventory of finished products and rotate inventory as fresh products arrive.
* Organize new inventory according to best practices; double-stacking is required.
* Use basic computer skills to generate Bill of Ladings and packing slips.
* Keep the warehouse and forklift clean, completing daily OSHA-required inspections.
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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 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.
* Organization and attention to details to maintain accurate inventory records and rotation of product at the distribution center.
* Basic math and writing skills necessary to track, count, and record information.
* Requires independent decision making on inventory needs, especially during promotional activity.
* Requires an ability to communicate through speech, vision and hearing.
* Must be able and eligible to safely operate and maintain required equipment to fulfill warehousing responsibilities.
* Requires a valid driver's license.
* Requires proper lifting techniques with an ability to lift, carry, and transport products.
* Must be able to safely lift, pull, push, and carry up to 80 pounds.
$37k-43k yearly est. 1d ago
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Packer - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Packer to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA at our Kindig Lane facility. As a Packer, this candidate will be responsible for inspecting and packing quality products into boxes, cartons, cans, and specialty containers in a team atmosphere while responsible for their individual station.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspects packaged items and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor of any changes.
* Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
* Moves product from packing area to warehouse by pulling jacks filled with product.
* Accurately scans finished product into inventory with use of scanning equipment.
* Sets up mats and cartons for packers before production begins each day.
* Prepares packing area when packaging different products.
* Helps relieve for breaks and lunches.
* Must be able to safely maneuver and lift up to 50lbs.
* Understands how to operate the Shrink Wrapper.
* Helps clean floor and equipment in packing room weekly in addition to other Sanitation duties as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
* Requires basic math and reading skills.
* Ability to fluently communicate in and read English or Spanish.
* Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
* Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
* Regular lifting (50lbs).
* Ability to bend, stoop, squat, pivot regularly.
* Ability to be trained to be the backup lineperson and packer.
* Ability to be trained to use a hand jack.
External 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.
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$30k-37k yearly est. 19d ago
Machine Operator Assistant- Week Nights
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator Assistant to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA at our High Street facility on the week night shift.
As a Machine Operator Assistant, this candidate will be responsible to substitute for Packaging Machine Operators during breaks, lunches, illness and vacations. This position will be required to work from Monday-Thursday 5:55PM - 5:55AM.
Key Responsibilities
* Supplies production lines with needed materials.
* Places skids of cardboard at tables and packing stations.
* Moves product from packing area to warehouse by pulling handjack filled with product.
* Must have or be able to obtain forklift license.
* Substitutes for Packaging Machine Operator during breaks, lunches, illness and vacations.
* Transports rolls of packaging film.
* Ability to lift roll stock (80 lbs.) onto packaging machine chest level every 1 to 2 hours.
* Changes code blocks to appropriate daily and weekly code and price; sets weights.
* Basic understanding of vertical form and fill packing machines.
* Starts and stops power to the machine, vibrator and conveyor.
* Operates labeling equipment.
* Assists the Packaging Machine Operator as needed.
* Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
Requirements
* Requires basic math and reading skills.
* Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
* Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
* Prior Machine Operating experience.
* Prior Food Manufacturing experience is preferred.
* Mechanically inclined.
* Moderate lifting (40lbs).
External 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.
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$37k-44k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Outside Sales Representative - UniFirst - Lebanon
Unifirst 4.6
Hummelstown, PA job
What We're Looking For:
0-2+ years of B2B sales experience (uniform rental, industrial supply, waste management, safety gear, or janitorial services preferred)
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing a full sales cycle
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Willingness to take coaching and feedback
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle
Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
At UniFirst, we're a global leader in uniform rental and facility service solutions for businesses across industries - from manufacturing and food processing to healthcare and hospitality. With a reputation for superior service and long-term customer partnerships, every uniform, product, and service we offer comes with integrity, commitment, and hard work. Come join a team that always delivers!
Why Join Us?:
Sell essential, recession-resistant services
Represent a trusted brand with high customer retention
Be part of a supportive sales team that offers consistent 1\:1 coaching, ongoing sales learning, and real growth opportunities
Position Summary:
We're seeking a high-performing B2B Sales Representative to drive new business growth in an assigned territory. The ideal candidate thrives on prospecting, closing complex contracts, and building long-term relationships with business clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Prospect and qualify leads across a defined territory through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person visits
Conduct on-site assessments and presentations for uniform rental, floor care, restroom, and facility service programs
Develop tailored proposals and close multi-year service agreements
Maintain and update CRM with accurate client information and activity
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas
Collaborate with service and operations teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + monthly uncapped commissions and quarterly bonuses
Monthly car allowance and fuel card
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Paid time off and holidays
Career advancement opportunities into Sales management or National Accounts
$61k-97k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Packer/QA Tech - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Are you ready to join a company with a long-standing tradition of quality, innovation, and community pride? Utz Quality Foods, a leader in the snack food industry, is growing, and we're looking for dedicated, hands-on Packers/ Quality Assurance Techs to join our team at our High Street facility in Hanover, PA. This full-time opportunity offers a consistent weekend nightshift schedule (Friday through Sunday, 5:55 PM to 5:55 AM), along with competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work in a team-oriented environment where your contribution matters.
Responsibilities
* Inspects packaged items and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor of any defects.
* Inspects package weight.
* Verifies code, dates, and price.
* Examines package for proper seal.
* Reports any and all conditions that could lead to contaminated product.
* Packs product into cartons, cans and specialty containers and places them onto skids/conveyors.
* Prepares items for production (cans/labels/trays/rework items).
* Maintains an organized and sanitary work environment at all times following OSHA, FDA and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
* Assists as back-up Quality Assurance Technician as needed.
* Learn routine quality assurance testing; product sample collection; physical property testing; sensory evaluation; and various lab techniques to support and assist as needed.
* Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
* Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
* Works in a safe manner at all times and communicates any safety issues to supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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 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!
Requires basic math and reading skills.
Great attention to detail.
Ability to multitask under stressful conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate with the Quality Department both written and verbal.
Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
Moderate lifting (40lbs).
$36k-44k yearly est. 38d ago
Sanitation Technician - Second Shift
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
At Utz Quality Foods, our team of Sanitation Technicians is the first line of defense in ensuring the food safety and quality of our products. Join our dedicated team in our High Street facility in Hanover PA. Working on Second Shift Monday - Friday from 3:30PM - 11:30 PM, and help maintain the high standards that make Utz a trusted name in food. We're looking for hardworking, reliable individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to keeping our manufacturing facility and production equipment clean, safe, and compliant with USDA and FDA regulations.
If you're dedicated to food safety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in your work, we encourage you to apply today and join our team!
Responsibilities:
* Participate in all packaging room sanitation activities in order to maintain, clean, and safeguard
equipment and facilities.
* Possess willingness and flexibility to move within other Campus production facilities to clean all areas
of respective packaging rooms (as required).
* Demonstrate working knowledge, and is approved by Sanitation Leadership, in the following areas:
o Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
o Proper chemical disbursement procedures.
o Ability to safely work with, and around, chemicals (both mild and harsh).
o Operation of High Reach and Forklift and maintains current license.
o Lift 50 lbs.
o Perform work on elevated surfaces and is comfortable with heights.
o Certification to operate any and all can washers across Campus production facilities.
* Use air wands, high pressure rinse, cleaning chemicals, hand cleaning, squeegees, and motorized
sweepers to maintain all surfaces and equipment.
* Remove all waste and dispose in the appropriate container.
* Return all tables, mats, hoses, and cleaning equipment to proper position.
Requirements:
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest food safety and sanitation standards.
* Reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and lift up to 50lbs regularly.
* Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to clean areas on production machines.
* Capability to safely operate cleaning equipment and follow all safety procedures.
* Dedication to maintaining Utz's commitment to quality and safety.
* Experience working in a USDA-regulated facility is a plus but not required.
* Ability to comfortably wear and work with various forms of PPE.
* A strong team player who can also work independently to meet production goals.
External 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.
Education
* High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
* Familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility
Skills
* Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Creative/analytical problem-solving skills.
* Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve problems.
* Ability to troubleshoot general equipment mechanical and electrical problems.
* Ability to identify improvement opportunities.
* Dedication to achievement of results.
* Manage projects, multi-task from conception to conclusion.
* Mechanical aptitude.
Certificates & Licenses
* HACCP certification preferred.
$37k-42k yearly est. 30d ago
DSD Warehouse Lead
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Lancaster, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Warehouse Lead to support our sales management team and ensure smooth operations at our Lancaster, PA/Lebanon, PA Distribution Center. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage daily warehouse functions and help drive our mission to deliver quality snacks across the region.
At Utz, we're more than just snacks - we're a team that values hustle, heart, and hands-on leadership. If you're ready to lead with purpose and grow with a company that's been delighting customers for generations, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversees the daily operations of the DSD Distribution Center.
* Assigns tasks to warehouse team members and ensuring timely, accurate completion.
* Assists with training new warehouse staff and sharing best practices.
* Managing inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and maintaining product quality.
* Unloading trailers and verifying shipments.
* Checking and signing off on distributor load tickets.
* Using handheld technology to track and balance inventory.
* Processing returns and handling damaged or stale products.
* Keeping the warehouse organized including product rotation; maintains cleanliness of warehouse.
* Covering delivery routes when needed, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering product to bins as needed.
* Leading month-end inventory counts and reporting discrepancies.
Job Requirements
* Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
* 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a food-related DSD environment.
* Experience with ERP systems like D365 (preferred).
* Leadership experience and ability to direct others.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills and basic math proficiency.
* Ability to make independent decisions, especially during promotions.
* Capability to operate a step van or box truck safely.
* Forklift and hand jack operation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
External 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.
$44k-54k yearly est. 32d ago
Guard Shack Clerk - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Do you thrive in roles that balance independence with teamwork? Utz Quality Foods is continuing to grow, and we're looking for a Guard Shack Clerk to join our logistics and distribution team on the Weekend Night Shift at our Hanover, PA facility. This full-time position runs Friday through Sunday, 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, supporting around-the-clock operations that keep our products moving efficiently. You'll split your time between the guard shack and the distribution office, helping to manage gate activity, verify documentation, and maintain smooth coordination between drivers and warehouse staff.
You'll work closely with another clerk in a two-person team, where dependability, communication, and attention to detail are key. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and enjoys contributing to a structured yet fast-moving environment.
At Utz, we're known for quality snacks - but our success starts with people who keep operations running behind the scenes. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role with room to grow, we'd love to have you on our team!
Responsibilities:
* Greet and check in incoming truck drivers, verify documentation and load details in Blue Yonder
* Manage inbound and outbound dock appointments and maintain detailed shipping/receiving records
* Rotate between the office and the guard shack, both require organization, professionalism, and multitasking
* Upload and process shipping documents daily in our TMS (Transportation Management System)
* Release loads and prioritize tasks based on input from warehouse leadership
* Provide support and clear direction to drivers on site
* Maintain order, safety, and accuracy in both guard and administrative functions
* Communicate effectively across departments to ensure flow of goods remains efficient
Requirements:
* Previous experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, or warehouse admin preferred
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office, WMS, or other logistics software
* Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills
* Clear communicator, both written and verbal
* Dependable, professional, and able to work independently
* Flexibility to rotate between indoor office work and a more autonomous guard shack environment
External 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 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.
$35k-43k yearly est. 15d ago
Production Lead- Weekend Day
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
We're looking for a talented Production Lead to join our leadership team at the High Street facility in Hanover, PA! This is your chance to take your manufacturing experience and leadership skills to the next level while playing a key role in supporting the Production Supervisor with daily operations.
In this full-time position, you'll work Friday to Sunday from 5:55 AM-5:55 PM, helping to ensure smooth production processes and maintaining the high-quality standards we're known for. If you've consistently demonstrated leadership, the ability to drive production efficiency, and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an even bigger impact within our team!
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Production Supervisor in leading packaging, processing, and sanitation activities, and act as backup Supervisor in their absence.
* Monitor attendance, evaluate individual performance, and train packaging personnel to meet production standards.
* Efficiently schedule personnel to fulfill daily production requirements.
* Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment (certification required or willingness to obtain).
* Communicate downtime, production issues, and product overflow to the Production Supervisor.
* Ensure quality product standards are met and upheld.
* Execute and monitor tasks to maintain accurate data in ERP systems.
* Manage material usage and waste on assigned lines to support cost-saving initiatives.
* Utilize tools such as RedZone, 6S Principles, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Enter work orders and track maintenance tasks in the EAM system.
* Lead and organize projects as assigned by management.
* Identify and separate questionable finished products for supervisor review.
* Maintain and communicate line-level KPIs and performance standards as part of the Integrated Work Systems (IWS).
* Promote and ensure the safety of the team while fostering a culture of health and safety.
* Enforce GMP, food safety practices, and SQF system requirements.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goals.
Requirements:
* Requires analytical, math and reading skills
* Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Requires leadership and management to direct the department and interface with other departments
* Knowledge of designated packaging and processing operations to assist when needed
* Must be forklift and high reach certified or willing to do so
* Moderate lifting and occasional skid pulling
* Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.
External 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.
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$42k-56k yearly est. 15d ago
Shift Lead - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Join Utz Quality Foods as a Shift Lead at our new Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. This role supports Repack, VAS, and Sorting operations on the D Shift, working Friday through Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. As a Shift Lead, you'll guide team members to meet production, safety, and food quality goals while fostering communication and teamwork across shifts. You'll help drive continuous improvement and ensure every process meets Utz's high standards of excellence.
If you're a motivated, hands-on leader looking for a weekend schedule with long-term growth potential, apply today and become part of the Utz team!
Responsibilities:
* Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting areas, ensuring production goals, quality, and food safety standards are met.
* Perform quality checks and work closely with the Plant 3 QA team to maintain product integrity and compliance.
* Assist Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members to maintain productivity and performance standards.
* Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding downtime, production issues, and product overflow.
* Monitor workstations and team activities for efficiency, product accuracy, quality, and compliance with GMPs and food safety protocols.
* Utilize ERP systems (D365) and other tools to manage inventory, track materials, enter data, and support reporting needs.
* Oversee shift operations including unloading and staging raw materials, loading outbound trailers, and coordinating dock activities.
* Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution of materials.
* Lead and organize projects as assigned, including continuous improvement initiatives and special assignments.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, enforcing safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
* Separate and escalate questionable product for supervisor review.
* Support food safety and quality tasks in compliance with company policies and SQF standards.
* Oversee unloading and staging of raw material trailers, loading outbound trailers, and completing required documentation.
* Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of the supervisor, supporting warehouse operations and auditing processes.
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
* 2-4 years of experience in production, Repack, VAS, or Sorting operations.
* Recent forklift experience and ability to obtain certification on day one.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred).
* Working knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, and quality control.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to train, coach, and mentor production and warehouse personnel.
* Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
* Must hold a valid driver's license.
* Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
* Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.
External 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.
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$38k-45k yearly est. 32d ago
Logistics Loader/Forklift - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment? Utz Quality Foods, a trusted leader in the snack industry, is expanding and seeking a motivated Logistics Loader to join our team on Weekend Nights at our Hanover, PA facility. In this essential role, you'll work Friday through Sunday from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, taking an active part in keeping our warehouse operations moving efficiently. You'll be responsible for loading and unloading trailers, staging materials, and ensuring products are handled safely and accurately to meet shipping and production schedules.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, team-oriented work and takes pride in supporting the flow of operations that help our snacks reach shelves nationwide. At Utz, you'll find a company that values hard work, reliability, and growth - with opportunities to build a long-term career in a stable, well-established organization.
Responsibilities
* Experience with a high reach forklift is preferred but not required.
* Load and unload products from trucks and containers using manual labor, pallet jacks, or forklifts.
* Organize products in the warehouse to ensure efficient storage and easy access for order fulfillment.
* Verify product quantities and ensure accurate documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.
* Inspect products for damage and report any issues to the supervisor.
* Prepare products for shipping, ensuring items are securely loaded onto delivery trucks according to safety protocols.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
* Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your coworkers.
* Assist in inventory management by performing cycle counts and other stock-related duties.
Requirements
* Prior warehouse or logistics experience is a plus but not required.
* Recent forklift operating experience and ability to be certified day one of employment is required.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
* Strong attention to detail to ensure the accurate handling and shipping of products.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Willingness to follow safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment.
External 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.
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$38k-45k yearly est. 44d ago
Seasonal Manufacturing Associate
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Looking for a role with competitive pay, a quick and streamlined hiring process (just a phone screen and facility tour), hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, and the potential to convert into a full-time opportunity? UTZ Quality Foods is hiring Seasonal Manufacturing Associates to support our Manufacturing Team across multiple shifts in Hanover, PA.
We have opportunities on Weekdays, Weekends, Day and Night shifts, giving you options to match your schedule. These roles help us meet peak production demands and are an excellent way to gain experience in manufacturing while exploring future opportunities with UTZ.
Tailored to Your Strengths: During your prescreen call, one of our Talent Coordinators will review your skills and experience with you and discuss which options are the best fit. This means you're not limited to just the position you apply for, you'll be considered for all open roles. Your offer will be tailored around your strengths, with opportunities in areas such as material handling, forklift operation, machine operating and quality assurance.
Requirements:
* 18 years or older (or High School graduate)
* Basic math and English reading skills
* Ability to work 3-4 twelve-hour shifts per week (not rotating)
* Reliable transportation
* Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stay on your feet throughout the shift
* Team-oriented and able to work independently
External 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.
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$38k-47k yearly est. 5d ago
Packaging Engineer
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our team in Hanover, PA. The Packaging Engineer is responsible to oversee packaging development formats, sample requests, packaging specifications, and the design and performance of all packaging for several brands within the company.
Responsibilities
* Manages new item development to include packaging, vendor sourcing, and initial pricing.
* In response to manufacturing/sales/customer requirements, development includes physical pack outs, bag/box/barrel sizing, palletization reports, and finalized packaging specs.
* Packaging lifecycle support - from ideation to first production.
* Generation of product + package assembly guides for external teams.
* Management of packaging projects with timely updates shared with other departments.
* Support automation, purchasing, value creation, and sustainability initiatives.
* Troubleshoot and test for packaging defects - work with manufacturing + supplier teams.
* Become an expert in the manufacturing facilities and capabilities on covered brands (supported by travel and plant visits as business need arises).
* Provide estimated costing for films, cartons, packaging components.
* Collaborate with manufacturing to discover packaging efficiencies and reduce downtime.
* Ability to interpret test results as needed to verify packaging specifications/compliance.
* Investigate new packaging technologies, formats, materials, systems, etc.
* Review current packaging specifications, design and performance.
* Work with engineering on new packaging equipment and packaging specifications.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree, Packaging Science or Materials/Design related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
* 3-5 years' experience in consumer packaged goods required, food and beverage highly preferred.
* Knowledgeable in a wide range of packaging forms, including: corrugated, injection blow-molded PET, paperboard, flexible films.
* Demonstrated leadership and team building competencies.
* Deep ability to think critically and exercise complex problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
* Able to be self-directed, forward thinking and make complex decisions that drive business innovation and performance.
* Comfort supporting recommendations and findings to manager and cross-functional teams.
* Excellent time and project management skills with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects.
Our Recruitment Process
* Apply: Submit your resume and answer a few key questions to get started.
* 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 see how they fit into the team and wider business with Utz.
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.
* Bachelor's degree; Packaging Science or Materials/Design related degree is required.
* 3-5 years experience in consumer packaged goods required, food and beverage highly preferred.
* Knowledgeable in a wide range of packaging forms, including: corrugated, injection blow-molded PET, paperboard, flexible films.
* Demonstrated leadership and team building competencies.
* Deep ability to think critically and exercise complex problem solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
* Able to be self-directed, forward thinking, and make complex decisions that drive business innovation and performance.
* Comfortable supporting recommendations and findings to manager and cross-functional teams.
* Excellent time and project management skills with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects.
$67k-89k yearly est. 38d ago
Inventory Control Clerk - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, organized environment? Do you enjoy making sure the details are right and everything is where it needs to be? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Inventory Control Clerk position on the weekend nightshift with our Hanover Logistics Team at the Kindig Lane facility in Hanover, PA. This position works Friday to Sunday 5:30PM-5:30AM.
In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping our inventory processes running smoothly and accurately. From maintaining precise records to supporting warehouse audits, your work will help ensure our products are where they need to be-on time and in the right condition. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, accountability, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while contributing to the bigger picture.
Inventory Control Clerk:
* Perform daily cycle counts and assign SKUs and locations
* Document discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts
* Unload trailers as needed
* Review SKUs, Product Quantity, Product Quality, and Code Dates
* Sort damaged, stale/out of code, outlet/short code, and good stock product
* Audit damage sheets weekly
* Run Open RMA reports in D365 and distribute to managers as needed
* Perform weekly trailer, TRACK, and RAF location audits
* Foster an environment that promotes teamwork and line-driven accountability
* Complete special projects, duties, and assignments as needed
* Participate in or lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety audits regularly
* Adhere to all policies, guidelines, and procedures, including GMP, HACCP, and food safety rules
External 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.
* Video Interview: Selected candidates will have an opportunity to participate in a video interview.
* 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.
* Excellent typing, filing and organizational skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Pays great attention to detail
* Excellent math and counting skills
$35k-41k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Back-Up Machine Operator - Week Day
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Back-Up Machine Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals on the weekend day shift, working Monday to Thursday 5:25AM - 5:25PM
This role plays a critical part in supporting daily production operations by ensuring materials, equipment, and packaging lines run efficiently while meeting Utz's high standards for quality and food safety. Apply today and become part of the Utz tradition of quality and excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Prepares and operates packaging machines and equipment including barrel fillers, printers, labelers,
banding and sealing equipment, conveyors, etc.
* Completes hourly weight and metal detector checks; verifies mix component percentages.
* Completes all manufacturing paperwork in an efficient and accurate manner.
* Troubleshoots Ishida scales and other equipment to resolve equipment issues.
* Verifies correct weights, Julian date, and production codes.
* Scans finished product into inventory with use of scanning equipment.
* Must be able to obtain tow motor operator's license.
* Must be able to safely lift up more than 80 lbs.
* Must have the ability to learn packing machine operations as required.
* Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
* Knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures (GMP/SQF)
* Basic computer/data entry skills
* Strong attention to detail and quality standards
* Effective communication and teamwork
* Ability to train and support others.
External 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 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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$40k-45k yearly est. 28d ago
Finished Goods Handler - Weekend Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Finished Goods Handler to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on Weekend Night Shift. As a Finished Goods Handler this candidate will be responsible to move product, pull orders, load trailers and coordinate trailer movement with local and outlying facilities. This position works Thursday - Saturday 5:25PM-5:25AM.
Key Responsibilities
* Primary transporter, loader and unloader of bulk, finished product associated with the new robotics area.
* Helps prepare robot for production and makes adjustments as necessary for schedule.
* Assists in shrink wrapping responsibilities of all items within plant 3. (Repack and Non-Repack)
* Will be asked to assist in relief of dumpers and other forklift operators within Plant 3.
* Communicates production issues and opportunities to immediate supervisor.
* Must be forklift certified, or have ability to become forklift certified.
* Uses printers to place appropriate codes and prices on bags, labels, and cases.
* Programs, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments on robot to ensure efficiency.
* Routinely checks bags for correct weight, code date, price, and bag integrity.
* Completes all manufacturing paperwork and data entry in an efficient and accurate manner.
* Operates, communicates and is proficient in Redzone.
* Operates, communicates and is able to develop skills within our new D365 software system.
* Ability to cross train and learn other finished good responsibilities here at Plant 3.
* Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
* Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all times.
* Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
* Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
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 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.
* Requires basic math and reading skills.
* Knowledge of types and locations of products and truck loading procedures acquired through on the job training.
* The ability to prioritize workload to satisfy all production requirements.
* Requires a forklift operator's license.
* Requires the ability to operate a hand jack and life up to 45 lbs.
$35k-42k yearly est. 46d ago
Packer Lead- Weekend Nights
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
We're looking for a talented Packer Lead to join our leadership team at the High Street facility in Hanover, PA! This is your chance to take your manufacturing experience and leadership skills to the next level while playing a key role in supporting the Production Supervisor on Weekend Nights with daily operations.
In this full-time position, you'll work Friday to Sunday from 5:55 PM-5:55 AM, helping to ensure smooth production processes and maintaining the high-quality standards we're known for. If you've consistently demonstrated leadership, the ability to drive production efficiency, and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an even bigger impact within our team!
Responsibilities:
* Assists Packaging Supervisor in leading all production activities and acts as back up in their absence.
* Maintains a constant line of communication with the supervisor communicating downtime, production difficulties and product overflow.
* Integral to ERP functionality. Works with plant leadership to resolve discrepancies and address variances.
* Maintains a working knowledge and utilizes RedZone, 6S Principles and Continuous Improvement.
* Schedules personnel in an efficient manner in order to meet daily production requirements.
* Monitors each packaging station every hour checking code dates, price, weight, seal integrity, bag waste and machine efficiency.
* Uses EAM to enter work orders and track preventative maintenance tasks.
* Identifies, organizes and leads projects as requested by plant management.
* Separates and removes questionable finished product to be reviewed by Shift Manager.
* Ability to perform the duties of a packer.
* Assist in overseeing sanitation duties performed in the packaging room.
* Must undergo training with chemicals used to perform sanitation duties.
* Monitors daily attendance, evaluates individual performance and trains packaging personnel to ensure standards are met.
* Responsible to follow safety rules, work safely at all times and report unsafe equipment and practices.
* Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
External 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.
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$33k-39k yearly est. 5d ago
Production Supervisor - Week Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Night Shift Packaging Supervisor to join our team of manufacturing professionals at the 900 High Street plant in Hanover, PA. The standard working shift is Monday-Thursday 5:55PM to 5:55AM. Applicants with leadership skills required to direct the packing department and interface with business partners, as well as strong public speaking and organizational skills are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be responsible to supervise the execution of packaging requirements as directed by the production schedule.
Knowledge of packaging machinery and processing operations is preferred. Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly desired, but not required. This position requires strong analytical, math and reading skills. Working knowledge of the Utz D365 System, Microsoft Office Suite, Redzone, and the Utz Enterprise Asset Management system is preferred.
Ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you? Apply today to join the UTZ team!
Responsibilities:
* Direct contact on the floor and in the D365 System for all night shift product transfers, trailer transfers, item transfers and inventory adjustments in the packaging area. Being able to support other supervision in D365 activities.
* Oversees nightly production requirements as directed by the production schedule.
* Must be forklift certified or have the ability to become forklift certified.
* Ability to substitute operators, dumpers, finished goods handlers when vacations, call-offs, or appointments arise.
* Direct supervision and nightly scheduling of packaging operations for both full and temporary staffing.
* Evaluates individual performance and trains personnel to ensure standards are met.
* Maintains a line of communication with packaging, processing, and maintenance teams.
* Assists additional packaging leadership within Plant 3, when support is needed.
* Ability to lead projects requested by Plant Manager and Shift Manager.
* Communicates with Human Resource on subjects such as workers compensation, light duty and family medical leave.
* Communicates directly with day shift supervisor on a daily basis at shift change.
* Ability to assist fellow supervisors with Redzone and understand the concepts that module.
* Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Possess working knowledge of 6-S and LEAN principles.
* Ability to lead and be involved in projects pertaining to the annual SQF audit.
* Responsible to follow and enforce all Safety rules and report unsafe equipment and practices to the Production Manager.
Requirements:
* Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
* Experience with packaging machinery and production operations preferred.
* Effective communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Ability to lift moderate weight and move skids as needed.
* Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing is a plus.
* Additional post-high school education preferred but not required.
* Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
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 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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$57k-78k yearly est. 19d ago
Quality Assurance Technician - Week Nights
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Utz Quality Foods is growing, and we're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our dedicated, customer-focused team at our Hanover, PA manufacturing facility. In this essential role, you'll perform in-process and finished product quality control tests, ensuring our products meet Utz's high standards for taste, consistency, and safety. You'll also monitor production lines, document test results, and communicate any quality concerns to the appropriate management team to help maintain operational excellence.
This position follows a Sunday-Wednesday schedule from 5:55 PM to 5:55 AM, providing a stable four-day workweek and the opportunity to be part of a company that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
If you take pride in details and enjoy being part of a team that ensures every product leaving the line meets the highest quality standards, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
* Routine Quality Assurance Testing; Product Sample Collection; Physical property testing; Sensory evaluation.
* Logging test results in an Excel spread sheet, RedZone or other computer-based format.
* Assist in sampling and documenting Environmental Monitoring Program.
* Support Research and Development with special testing and sample collection.
* Must be able to adhere to a specific frequency of product testing. This test schedule can vary pending specific quality issues that may arise.
* Monitor quality specifications of finished products manufactured by outside co-packers.
* Maintain an ongoing log of incoming raw materials identifying supplier, product identification, date received, supplier lot number, and quantity and in-house test results. Ingredient suppliers and lot numbers shall be recorded on appropriate daily Q.C. finished product inspection forms.
* Follow safety guidelines and meet OSHA safety requirements.
* Promote and maintain open honest communication and cooperation with all employees.
* Responsible for basic maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
* Work with all plant departments to ensure a high quality, food safe product.
* Support Food Safety systems and set example for GMP compliance.
* Ability to read and comprehend daily QA spread sheets, data documents.
* Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
* Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
* Good working knowledge of basic mathematics and statistics.
* Must be safety conscious and accurate in working in lab environment during the preparation of chemical solutions and test samples.
* Mechanical aptitude/knowledge helpful.
* Good organizational and communication skills required; must be able to work with all levels of associates.
* Basic computer skills helpful for inputting and summarizing quality control data
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 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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$36k-44k yearly est. 38d ago
Guard Shack Clerk - Week Night
Utz Quality Foods 4.3
Hanover, PA job
Do you thrive in roles that balance independence with teamwork? Utz Quality Foods is continuing to grow, and we're looking for a Guard Shack Clerk to join our logistics and distribution team on the Weeknight Shift at our Hanover, PA facility. This full-time position runs Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, supporting around-the-clock operations that keep our products moving efficiently. You'll split your time between the guard shack and the distribution office, helping to manage gate activity, verify documentation, and maintain smooth coordination between drivers and warehouse staff.
You'll work closely with another clerk in a two-person team, where dependability, communication, and attention to detail are key. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and enjoys contributing to a structured yet fast-moving environment.
At Utz, we're known for quality snacks - but our success starts with people who keep operations running behind the scenes. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role with room to grow, we'd love to have you on our team!
Responsibilities:
* Greet and check in incoming truck drivers, verify documentation and load details in Blue Yonder
* Manage inbound and outbound dock appointments and maintain detailed shipping/receiving records
* Rotate between the office and the guard shack, both require organization, professionalism, and multitasking
* Upload and process shipping documents daily in our TMS (Transportation Management System)
* Release loads and prioritize tasks based on input from warehouse leadership
* Provide support and clear direction to drivers on site
* Maintain order, safety, and accuracy in both guard and administrative functions
* Communicate effectively across departments to ensure flow of goods remains efficient
Requirements:
* Previous experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, or warehouse admin preferred
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office, WMS, or other logistics software
* Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills
* Clear communicator, both written and verbal
* Dependable, professional, and able to work independently
* Flexibility to rotate between indoor office work and a more autonomous guard shack environment
External 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 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.