Sanitation Technician - Second Shift

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
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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.<