Relief Fryer Operator - Weekend

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on our new Weekend Day Shift
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As a Relief Fryer/Peeler Operator this candidate will be responsible for removing waste from the conveyor belt that holds peeled potatoes and will also cut oversized potatoes and spots from all potatoes. This position works Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM.

• Inspects peeled potatoes and trims defects to control quality of raw potato input to fryer.
• Operates potato chip fryer in relief of regular operator, including preparation for start-up and shut down.
• Carries out all necessary daily and weekly sanitation procedures for either peeler or frying area.
• Changes and sets blades.
• Performs all necessary duties to prepare peeler/slicer or frying system for production start-up.
• Operates peeler/slicer system to maintain sufficient supply of properly peeled and sliced raw potatoes for fryer operation.
• Reports all quality or mechanical problems to the supervisor.
• Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and communicates any safety issues to supervisor.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 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.

Medical, dental, and vision plans, employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, and other benefits.

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.