Night Shift: Finished Goods & Packaging Forklift Operator

ultimatecapperforum Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations and material handling on a rotating schedule (Fri-Sun and Thu-Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). The role requires forklift certification or the ability to obtain one, basic math and reading, and a safety‑first mindset to maintain GMP standards.

You will move materials, assist with finished goods rotation, and ensure proper storage and labeling, while working with a cross‑functional team in a

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 and FIFO methods for material handling.
• Wraps, covers, and removes packaging after a run or changeover.
• Checks the overrun area before each new run to identify rewrap opportunities.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices and consolidates locations as needed.
• Adheres to all UTZ allergen control programs to avoid cross contamination.
• Properly handles, stores, and distributes raw materials, finished goods, allergens, and identity claimed materials.
• Adheres to UTZ programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading skills

Communicate production issues

Workload prioritization

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Finished Goods Handler to support packaging operations and material handling on a rotating schedule (Fri-Sun and Thu-Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). The role requires forklift certification or the ability to obtain one, basic math and reading, and a safety‑first mindset to maintain GMP standards.

You will move materials, assist with finished goods rotation, and ensure proper storage and labeling, while working with a cross‑functional team in a