At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and looking for a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join our team. This hands-on role will involve material handling, operating a forklift, and supporting our packaging operations to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

Rotating Schedule: Friday to Sunday and Thursday to Sunday 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

Move finished product from the packing area to the warehouse using pallet jacks or a forklift.
Accurately scan finished goods into inventory using scanning equipment.
Pull and stage orders for WDC, Repack, and HDC; transport product from Platform 4 to Platform 3.
Provide necessary production components as needed.
Perform general line support duties, including moving product with a hand jack and lifting cartons up to 45 pounds.
Maintain proper code rotation and integrity of product rows during pulling and storage.
Load trailers safely and efficiently.
Assist with daily and weekly cleaning of floors and equipment in the packing area.
Follow all safety protocols; report unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor immediately.
Work collaboratively with team members across different departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
Familiarity with inventory scanning equipment preferred.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Willingness to perform lineperson duties as needed.
Strong attention to product handling, code rotation, and row integrity.
Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
Ability to work proactively within a diverse, cross-functional team.
Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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

Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Must be able to stand most of the time.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70lb’s.
Must be willing and able to work in / around consistently hot equipment and environments.
Must have the ability to multi-task.
Must be team oriented.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Must possess basic math skills.
Proficiency with basic hand tools.
Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
Strong commitment to company values.

Finished Goods Handler

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