Finished Goods Handler - Weekend Night

Finished Goods Handler

At Utz Quality Foods we're continuing to grow our loyal, career-driven, and customer-focused team! We are currently seeking a Finished Goods Handler to join our manufacturing team in Hanover on Weekend Night Shift working Friday-Sunday 5:30PM-5:30AM.

This is a hands-on role supporting our advanced robotics and finished goods operations within Plant 3. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, staying active throughout the shift, and being part of a team that keeps production moving safely and efficiently.

As a Finished Goods Handler, you'll play a key role in transporting product, supporting robotic operations, coordinating trailer movement, and ensuring finished products meet quality and food safety standards before shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload bulk finished products within the robotics area
• Pull orders and coordinate trailer movement with local and surrounding facilities
• Help prepare robotic systems for production and make operational adjustments as needed
• Program, troubleshoot, and adjust robotic equipment to support production efficiency
• Assist with shrink wrapping responsibilities for repack and non-repack products
• Support dumper and forklift operations as needed throughout the facility
• Use printers to apply appropriate codes, pricing, and labels to bags, cases, and products
• Routinely inspect products for correct weight, code dates, pricing, and package integrity
• Complete manufacturing paperwork, inventory transactions, and data entry accurately and efficiently
• Operate and communicate effectively using Redzone and D365 systems
• Cross-train in additional finished goods responsibilities
• Communicate production issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership
• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment
• Follow all safety policies, GMPs, food safety standards, and company procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, robotics, or forklift experience preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and make operational adjustments
• Basic computer and data entry skills required
• Experience using systems such as Redzone, D365, or similar manufacturing software is a plus
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to cross-train and learn multiple operational responsibilities
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift
• Flexibility to support operational needs as required

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.