Packer - First Shift
Company: Utz Brands, Inc.
Role summary
Packer - First Shift is a full-time role at Utz Brands, Inc. in Goodyear, Arizona, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Packer - First Shift
- Company
- Utz Brands, Inc.
- Location
- Goodyear, Arizona, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-01
Utz Brands is looking for a dedicated Packer to join their first shift team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity with no degree needed, offering stable full-time employment and a chance to contribute to a well-known company. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a production environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Job description
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for a Packer to work from our manufacturing facility located in Goodyear, AZ . The Packer is responsible for inspecting finished product prior to being bagged and then placing the bagged product in boxes/cases/displays. The Packer will assist in ensuring the plant environment meets food safety cleanliness objectives and operates according to established safety standards. This position works Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities
Inspects packaged items and alerts Machine Operator or Shift Supervisor of any problems.
Verifies package weight, code, dates, and price.
Examines packages for proper seal.
Reports any and all conditions that could lead to contaminated product.
Packs product into cartons, cans, and specialty containers.
Places carton, can or specialty container onto skid.
Responsible for training new packers.
Prepares items when “extra”
Labels boxes and barrels
Rework items.
Cleans work areas.
Gives breaks and lunches.
Picks chips in processing room as needed.
Performs Sanitation duties every Friday
Disassembles packaging machines, clean, and reassemble
Use cleaning chemicals, brooms, air guns, other tools as needed
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Maintains an organized and sanitary work environment at all times.
Spreading Joy Through Food!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday’s, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp’s. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to 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 OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!
An 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
Requires basic math and reading skills.
Must be willing and able to stand 100% of the time
Requires knowledge of product quality and production processes.
Moderate lifting (40lbs)
Able to perform Sanitation duties weekly