Packing Machine Operator / 3rd Shift
 Utz Quality Foods, Inc | |
 United States, North Carolina, Kings Mountain | |
| 237 Industrial Drive (Show on map) | |
 Sep 11, 2024 | |
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Are you seeking a rewarding and respectful career; backed by a team of manufacturing professionals with a shared goal to help you succeed? If so, it's time to consider a career with Utz Quality Foods! The Packaging Machine Operator works in conjunction with the Supervisor to support the production requirements including safety, quality, production, cleaning, sanitation and maintenance of assigned equipment in the packaging areas. This position is scheduled to work Mon-Friday 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM. Key Responsibilities * Operate and adjust packaging equipment including setting parameters and requirements. * Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance of packaging equipment. * Perform adjustments, changeovers, and repairs to packaging machinery. * Maintain equipment by performing proper preventative maintenance measures to ensure quality products and long-lasting functional machinery. * Visually inspect parts of the packaging equipment and use measuring tools to ensure that proper specifications are met. * Complete all production and data entry functions in accordance with established quality and safety standards. * Monitor product quality and respond to issues identified by Quality Assurance and the Packers. * Read, interpret, and communicate production schedules. * Partner with Associates to ensure appropriate communication of assignments and changes. * Assist with resource oversight including scheduling breaks and lunches. * Maintain a positive teamwork attitude and integrity. * Complete cleaning of production and associated equipment per procedures and as directed. * Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure basic quality standards are met. * Covering for other Operators and Co-workers as required during absences. * Ensure adherence to established safety standards and proactively communicating and addressing issues required to maintain a zero-accident culture. * Provide suggestions on continuous improvement opportunities * Complete other tasks and duties as assigned to maintain safety, quality, and production goals. Non Essential Functions: * Works with management and fellow associates to ensure Food Safety programs are followed. * Reports food, office or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager for initiating action. * Performs other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of company and department objectives. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: * Requires basic reading, writing and math skills. * Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety. * Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.). * Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment. * Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail. * Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. * Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures. * Must be self-motivated. * Must be team oriented. * Strong commitment to company values. Health and Safety: * Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all * Responsible to report unsafe equipment and practices to supervisor. * Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices. Working Conditions: * Moderate to excess noise from packaging machines. * Requires ability to stand or walk 100% of the time with extensive and continuous hand/arm movement. * Exposure to hot equipment and environments * Possible slippery floors due to humidity and manufacturing process. * Personal Protective Equipment usage where required. An 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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