Packaging Machine Operator Lead - 1st Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.
Goodyear, AZ
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Packaging Machine Operator Lead to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Goodyear, AZ.

The Packaging Machine Operator Lead will work in conjunction with all Supervisors to support the production efforts of the Goodyear Plant on their assigned shift including production, quality, packaging, training and ensuring the Plant environment meets food safety cleanliness objectives, and operates according to established safety standards. The position will be required to work on 1st Shift, Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acts as a point of contact for matters regarding Safety. Monitors compliance with established Company Safety policies and procedures. Reports issues regarding Safety to the appropriate individual(s) immediately upon identification.
  • Provides/oversees training of all new hires and/or associates transferring to new positions within the Plant; provides feedback to Supervisor on training progress and requests additional training resources if needed. Recommends Associate for Qualification when appropriate.
  • Assists in coordinating assigned operations on shift to ensure standards are attained and resources are used in an efficient manner.
  • Monitors operations regularly to ensure efficiency/productivity; keeps Supervisors advised of all matters affecting production; recommends methods and procedures designed to eliminate operational problems when appropriate.
  • Update and maintain efficiency boards and system; seeks resources when appropriate.
  • Alerts Supervisor to observed maintenance needs, especially those involving Associate Safety.
  • Monitors plant/area housekeeping and quality standards and directs efforts to resolve unsatisfactory compliance to either.
  • Assists Supervisors with transitioning to the next shift.
  • Responsible to give breaks to all other operators.
  • Must be familiar with baggers, labelers and palletizing equipment.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift.
  • Participates in Company-sponsored activities, committees and meetings such as safety and audits.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and production positions in order to ensure appropriate training and meet back-up objectives.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of safety, quality and housekeeping standards.
  • Ability to train, coach and mentor.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Significant experience in a deadline driven environment (i.e., production deadlines, shipping deadlines, customer response deadlines).
  • Strong conflict resolution and planning/organizing skills.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Posted 2026-02-09

Recommended Jobs

Teacher

Western School of Science and Technology
Phoenix, AZ

Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona’s Maryvale neighborhood dedicated to ensuring that a…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-27

IT Project Manager

iT1
Tempe, AZ

iT1, a leading national technology solution provider headquartered in Tempe, AZ, is looking for a skilled and highly efficient IT Project Manager to join our Project Management team. iT1 has been ran…

View Details
Posted 2025-03-17

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Primary Care) - Casa Grande, AZ

HealthOp Solutions
Casa Grande, AZ

Primary Care Provider – Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Setting: Outpatient Fami…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-19

Travel Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Curve Health
Yuma, AZ

Seeking a dedicated Travel Nurse for Labor and Delivery in Yuma, AZ, offering $10,886/month. Provide compassionate patient care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. Monitor fe…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-18

Job Cost Accountant

Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

: Description: Job Cost Accountant: Paul Davis Restoration is seeking a skilled, organized, and detail-oriented Job Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate would be responsi…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-05

Licensed Insurance Agent

Kin Insurance
Phoenix, AZ

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond…

View Details
Posted 2025-04-25

Slot Director

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment
Glendale, AZ

Position Summary Slot Director 13523 DDC - Glendale, AZ Job Description: Under direct supervision of the General Manager, the Slot Director is responsible for the strategic planning and l…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Customer Service Representative

SGS Consulting
Arizona

Job Responsibilities: Provide outcome-based solutions for our physician referral sources and existing patient population Submit new orders and monitor their completion, from initiation to set u…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-14

Sales Trainer

Wyndham Destinations
Arizona

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyl…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Retail Sales Lead

POP MART Americas Inc.
Tempe, AZ

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubat…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-01