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Utz Chips Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Packer - 3rd Shift

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is ... Packs bags of chips into cartons. * Assembles cartons, applies stickers and packs cases according ...

Processing Operator - 1st Shift

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is ... chips. * Keep production running smoothly by monitoring equipment and making adjustments as needed.

Processing Operator - 3rd Shift

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is ... chips. * Keep production running smoothly by monitoring equipment and making adjustments as needed.

Processing Operator - 2nd Shift

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is ... chips. * Keep production running smoothly by monitoring equipment and making adjustments as needed.

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How much do utz chips jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for utz chips in the United States is $26.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Utz Chips job?

A Utz Chips job typically involves working in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or sales for Utz, a well-known snack food company. Employees may operate machinery, package products, manage inventory, or work in retail and customer service roles. Depending on the position, duties can include quality control, stocking shelves, or handling logistics. Jobs at Utz offer opportunities for career growth and may include benefits like competitive pay and employee discounts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Utz Chips position?

To thrive at Utz Chips as a production or packaging employee, you need basic mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow safety protocols, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging lines, industrial food processing equipment, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is important. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive work ethic are valued soft skills that make candidates stand out. These qualifications ensure efficient operations, product quality, and a safe, collaborative workplace.

What are typical career advancement opportunities at Utz Chips for entry-level production employees?

At Utz Chips, entry-level production employees have the chance to advance into lead operator, supervisor, or even management roles as they gain experience and demonstrate strong performance. The company often provides on-the-job training and may support team members pursuing certifications related to food safety or manufacturing. Employees who consistently show reliability, initiative, and a commitment to quality are often considered first for promotion. Many team leads and supervisors started in entry-level positions, making growth within the company both attainable and encouraged.

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Infographic showing various Utz Chips job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,935 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Packer - 3rd Shift

Utz Quality Foods

Goodyear, AZ • On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Utz Quality Foods rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

240th of 443 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for a Packer - 3rd shift to work from our manufacturing facility located in Goodyear, AZ.

As a Packer, this candidate will be responsible for the inspection of finished product prior to being bagged and the placing of the bagged product in boxes, cases and displays. The Packer will assist in ensuring the plant environment meets food safety cleanliness objectives and operates according to the establish safety standards. Shift hours are Monday thru Friday, 11:00PM - 7:00AM, with some Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Packs bags of chips into cartons.
  • Assembles cartons, applies stickers and packs cases according to case specifications while verifying the package quality of finished product.
  • Performs visual inspections of chips, quality of chips and chip packages and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor / lead of any problems.
  • Performs rework as needed.
  • Covers "pick out" lines and recognizes bad product.
  • Perform daily sanitation task.
  • Perform weekly sanitation task.
  • Perform monthly sanitation task.
  • Maintain GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
  • Maintains and follows all Safety guidelines.
  • Maintaining appropriate housekeeping standards.
  • Gives lunch and work breaks.
  • Trains new packers.
  • Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
  • Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
  • Preforms additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Requires basic reading and math skills.
  • Requires knowledge of product quality and basic operations acquired through training.
  • Ability to communicate production issues to fellow co-workers and supervision.
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to perform constant and repetitive motion in a physically demanding position.

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.

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