Hand Kettle Operator - Week Nights

Utz Quality Foods, Inc
401(k), profit sharing
United States, Pennsylvania, Hanover
May 29, 2026
Utz Quality Foods is continuing to grow our loyal, career-driven, and customer-focused team! We are currently seeking a Hand Kettle Operator to join our High Street facility in Hanover, PA on the Weeknight shift, working Monday through Thursday from 5:55 PM - 5:55 AM. This is a hands-on production role that plays an important part in the chip manufacturing process by supporting fryer operations, monitoring product quality, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and helping ensure production runs efficiently and safely. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, staying active throughout the shift, and being part of a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous production. Responsibilities: Responsible for frying quality chips. Maintains proper oil level and monitors and maintains proper temperature of oil. Feeds potato slices into kettles and adjusts the amounts according to potato gravity. Salts and inspects chips coming from fryers; hand picks and removes poor quality chips. Cleans up waste around salting tables and maintains a clean area throughout the shift. Changes and sets blades for the slicer as needed. Responsible for preparing manufacturing start-up at assigned work area. Carries out all duties necessary for daily equipment shut down and daily cleaning. Filters oil and changes filter pads. Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions to maintenance or supervisor. Assists peeler operator when not responsible for other duties. Requirements: Requires lifting; 25 lb. tubs of chips into pallets; 80 lb. bags of salt placed onto pallet. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to work independently and stay organized throughout the shift Comfortable performing physical work and lifting up to 80 lbs regularly Willingness to learn equipment, inventory systems, and production processes Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality Flexibility to support operational needs and changing priorities Previous manufacturing, warehouse, forklift, or production experience is a plus, but not 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.