Forklift-Certified Finished Goods Handler

UTZ Brands, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations and ensure efficient production. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating a forklift, and maintaining accuracy with allergen control and FIFO/FEFO practices.

You will participate in receiving, staging, and transferring finished goods, while upholding GMPs, safety standards, and a commitment to quality. Join our team for a stable, full-time role in a growing snack company.

Qualifications

• Requires basic math and reading skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Requires knowledge of product quality and basic operations acquired through three months of training.
• Ability to communicate production issues to fellow co-workers and supervision.
• The ability to prioritize workload to satisfy all production requirements.
• Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to work proactively within a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspects forklifts and reports any damage or faulty equipment to the supervisor.
• Supports production with raw materials and assists with finished goods rotation as needed.
• Transports non-conforming goods and materials to the Hold area for quality disposition.
• Ensures that raw ingredients are not mixed in with any finished goods.
• Transports allergen raw materials to the correct storage racks isolated from other raw materials.
• Places finished good allergens in their designated spots in the plant.
• Ensures all unused portions of allergen raw materials, corrugate, and finished good overrun are labeled, covered, and weighed before returning them to their designated area in the plant.
• Leads by example in following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other procedures.
• Provides production with correct packaging materials, pallets, ingredients, and film.
• Wraps, tags, and transports finished goods from the production area to designated staging location.
• Uses FEFO when pulling raw materials from storage to production lines.
• Uses FIFO when storing finished product.
• Wraps, covers, and removes packaging or ingredients from the line after a run or a changeover.
• Places raw materials in a designated staging area for review by the shift supervisor prior to returning to stock.
• Checks the overrun area before each new run to see if there is product that can be rewrapped.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, including consolidating locations when applicable.
• Adheres to UTZ’s allergen control program and avoids cross contamination.
• Properly handles, stores, and distributes raw materials, finished goods, allergens, and identity claimed materials.
• Adheres to all UTZ’s programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift license

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations and ensure efficient production. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating a forklift, and maintaining accuracy with allergen control and FIFO/FEFO practices.

You will participate in receiving, staging, and transferring finished goods, while upholding GMPs, safety standards, and a commitment to quality. Join our team for a stable, full-time role in a growing snack company.