Fryer Machine Operator - Night Shift

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Ready for an exciting career with a company that values teamwork and your success? Join Utz Quality Foods and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence!

We're looking for a Fryer Operator at our Kings Mountain, NC facility. If you have a passion for quality production and enjoy hands‑on work, this could be the perfect role for you. The shift operates as follows:

• Week 1:
  Monday‑Thursday, 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM / Week 2:
  Monday‑Wednesday, 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)
• Week 1:
  Friday‑Sunday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM / Week 2:
  Thursday‑Sunday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)

• Operate and adjust Fryer equipment to meet production goals
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs on machinery
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance to keep things running smoothly
• Ensure high‑quality products by inspecting equipment and monitoring production
• Collaborate with your team to meet safety, quality, and production standards
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety and food safety protocols
• Handle data entry functions and communicate updates to the team

• 1‑2 years of Food Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work on warm to hot environments.
• Experience operating production and data entry equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks and use tools like Allen wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Knowledge of safe operating practices, including lock‑out/tag‑out programs.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work around hot equipment.
• Bilingual is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to stand most of the time.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.).
• Strong commitment to company values.

• 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.

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 401(k), 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.