Forklift-Certified Finished Goods Operator

UTZ Brands, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join our manufacturing team. This hands‑on role supports packaging operations, moves materials with a forklift, and ensures smooth production by adhering to GMPs and safety procedures.

You will work on a rotating schedule, perform final goods handling, storage, and labeling, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to maintain quality and efficiency across the line.

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 (completed and overrun) 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 (First Expired First Out) when pulling raw materials from storage to production lines
• Uses FIFO (First In First Out) 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

Basic math & reading

Forklift operation

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join our manufacturing team. This hands‑on role supports packaging operations, moves materials with a forklift, and ensures smooth production by adhering to GMPs and safety procedures.

You will work on a rotating schedule, perform final goods handling, storage, and labeling, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to maintain quality and efficiency across the line.