Role OverviewJoin the team at Utz Quality Foods as an Automation Line Operator Lead at our Kindig Lane facility. This is a full-time role working Friday through Sunday from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, with overtime as needed to support production demand. You'll be a part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your technical skills and attention to detail help power the future of snack food production.
What You Will Do
As an Automation Line Operator Lead, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact on the line—leading day-to-day operations, monitoring performance, and supporting the operation and basic maintenance of robotic palletizers and conveyor systems that stack and move product cases.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You’ll help keep production running safely and efficiently, support and guide team members, and partner with leadership to address issues and drive continuous improvement, all while working with a strong team and having opportunities to grow.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food packaging preferred
- Technical training in automation or robotics is a plus, but not required
- Comfortable working with robotic arms, conveyors, and automated systems
- Basic understanding of alarms, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting methods
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures/schedules
- Good written and verbal communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- Forklift or pallet jack certification
- Familiarity with barcode scanners, vision systems, and label printers
- Awareness of Lean or Six Sigma practices is a plus
- Knowledge of PLC systems or programming languages is a bonus
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical automation systems
- Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift
- Work in a production environment with noise, heat, and moving machinery
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- employer match 401k
- profit sharing plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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