Relief Fryer Operator - Weekend Day

Utz Quality Foods is looking for dependable, motivated, and career-driven individuals to join our growing manufacturing team in Hanover, PA, as a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator on our Weekend Day Shift. 

In this hands-on food manufacturing position, you will operate, monitor, and maintain potato processing equipment used in the production of our quality potato chips. This role combines machine operation, production support, quality inspection, equipment setup, and sanitation responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in machine operation, food production, manufacturing, or industrial processing who are looking to build a long-term career.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and adjust industrial potato peeling, slicing, and frying equipment to support continuous production.

• Maintain a consistent flow of properly peeled and sliced potatoes to the fryer to meet production demands.

• Inspect raw potatoes for defects, remove waste, and trim oversized or damaged potatoes to maintain product quality.

• Serve as a relief fryer operator, assisting with equipment operation, production monitoring, start-up, and shutdown procedures.

• Prepare processing equipment for production, including changing and setting slicer blades and performing routine adjustments.

• Monitor equipment performance, identify operating issues, and report mechanical concerns or equipment malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance personnel.

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation procedures in the peeling, slicing, and frying areas in accordance with food safety standards.

• Monitor product flow, minimize waste, and assist in maintaining efficient production operations.

• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including safe machine operation and proper handling of cutting equipment.

• Work closely with production operators, maintenance, quality assurance, and supervisors to maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

• Perform additional production and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Available to work Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM, overtime as needed 

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, food processing, or machine operation preferred.

• Experience operating industrial machinery, production equipment, or automated manufacturing systems is a plus.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to inspect products, identify quality defects, and maintain attention to detail.

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and food safety requirements.

• Willingness to perform equipment cleaning, sanitation, and general housekeeping duties.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Dependable attendance and ability to work the assigned Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete required production documentation.

• Willingness to cross-train and perform multiple functions within the potato processing operation.

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.

• Requires knowledge of production flow, operating procedures, and sanitation procedures.​
• Some knowledge of machinery is preferred but not required. 
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Constant attention to flow of potatoes to avoid slowing production.
• Able to work in a warm to hot work environment.
  
  
• Able to pay great attention to detail. 
• Requires own reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Requires commitment to the 3 day- 12 hour work schedule.