Sanitation Technician - Second Shift at Utz Brands, Inc.

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Food Safety, Sanitation Standards, Reliability, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Lock Out Tag Out, Chemical Handling, Forklift Operation, High Reach Operation, Lifting 50 lbs, Can Washer Operation, High-Pressure Rinse, Mechanical Aptitude, Troubleshooting, Project Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

At Utz Quality Foods, our team of Sanitation Technicians is the first line of defense in ensuring the food safety and quality of our products. Join our dedicated team in our High Street facility in Hanover PA. Working on Second Shift Friday to Monday from 9:00AM to 7:00PM, and help maintain the high standards that make Utz a trusted name in food. We’re looking for hardworking, reliable individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to keeping our manufacturing facility and production equipment clean, safe, and compliant with USDA and FDA regulations. If you're dedicated to food safety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in your work, we encourage you to apply today and join our team! RESPONSIBILITIES: * Participate in all packaging, processing, auxiliary plant item cleanup, and production cycle-ending cleanup activities to maintain, clean, and safeguard equipment and facilities.  * Cycle-ending cleanup includes fryer boil outs, caustic cleanups, acid rinses, filling in for daily processing cleanup duties, and oil treatment tasks.  * Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work across other Campus production facilities to clean all areas of respective packaging rooms, as needed.  * Demonstrate working knowledge—and be approved by Sanitation Leadership—in the following areas:  * Lock Out Tag Out procedures and proper chemical disbursement  * Safe handling of both mild and harsh chemicals  * Operation of High Reach and Forklift with current license  * Working on elevated surfaces, comfort with heights, and ability to lift 50 lbs  * Certification to operate all can washers and boil out a minimum number of equipment pieces to support production cycle and cleanup  * Use air wands, high-pressure rinse, cleaning chemicals, hand cleaning, squeegees, and motorized sweepers to maintain all surfaces and equipment  * Remove all waste and dispose of it in the appropriate container; return all tables, mats, hoses, and cleaning equipment to their proper positions  * Perform additional duties as assigned * REQUIREMENTS: * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest food safety and sanitation standards. * Reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and lift up to 50lbs regularly. * Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to clean areas on production machines. * Capability to safely operate cleaning equipment and follow all safety procedures. * Dedication to maintaining Utz’s commitment to quality and safety. * Experience working in a USDA-regulated facility is a plus but not required. * Ability to comfortably wear and work with various forms of PPE. * A strong team player who can also work independently to meet production goals. 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. Qualifications Education * High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required. * Familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility Skills * Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Creative/analytical problem-solving skills. * Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve problems. * Ability to troubleshoot general equipment mechanical and electrical problems. * Ability to identify improvement opportunities. * Dedication to achievement of results. * Manage projects, multi-task from conception to conclusion. * Mechanical aptitude. Certificates & Licenses * HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include participating in all packaging, processing, and auxiliary plant cleanup activities, including fryer boil outs, caustic cleanups, and acid rinses to maintain and safeguard equipment and facilities. Technicians must also demonstrate proficiency in chemical disbursement, operating specialized equipment like forklifts and can washers, and working safely at elevated surfaces.