Night-Shift Finished Goods Handler (Forklift Certified)

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations, manage materials, and operate a forklift. The role includes rotating shifts Friday–Sunday and Thursday–Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include moving raw materials, ensuring proper allergen handling, and maintaining FEFO/FIFO controls while adhering to GMPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Ability to communicate production issues to coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet production requirements.
• Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
• Able to work proactively in a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklifts and report damage or faults to the supervisor.
• Support production with raw materials and assist finished goods rotation.
• Transport non-conforming goods to Hold area for disposition.
• Prevent mixing raw ingredients with finished goods.
• Move allergen materials to correct storage racks away from others.
• Place finished goods and allergens in designated spots in the plant.
• Label, cover, and weigh unused portions and return to stock area.
• Follow GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all procedures.
• Provide packaging materials, pallets, ingredients, and film to production.
• Wrap, tag, and transport finished goods to staging location.
• Use FEFO for raw material pulls; FIFO for storing finished product.
• Manage line changeovers and ensure proper materials off-line after runs.
• Place raw materials in staging area for supervisor review.
• Check overrun area before each run for rewrap opportunities.
• Maintain housekeeping and consolidate locations when applicable.
• Adhere to UTZ allergen control program and avoid cross-contamination.
• Handle, store, and distribute raw materials, finished goods, allergens, identity‑claimed materials.
• Follow all UTZ programs, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Basic math & reading

Effective communication

Prioritization

Teamwork in cross-functional teams

Safety-conscious mindset

Flexibility to take on more

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, LLC in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations, manage materials, and operate a forklift. The role includes rotating shifts Friday–Sunday and Thursday–Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include moving raw materials, ensuring proper allergen handling, and maintaining FEFO/FIFO controls while adhering to GMPs and quality standards.