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PMO - Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Utz Brands

Algona, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Film, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Quality Control, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Algona, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 1st Shift.

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the packaging machines ensuring proper weight, spicing, sealing and code date of finished product. The PMO is scheduled to work Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm, with Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities


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 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: $24.00/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 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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EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

About the Company

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Utz Brands