Night Shift Forklift & Finished Goods Handler

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods has expanded its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and seeks a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join the team. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating a forklift, and supporting packaging operations to ensure smooth production processes.

The position follows a rotating schedule (Fri-Sun and Thu-Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will work with raw materials, finished goods rotation, allergen handling, and strict adherence to GMPs and safety standards.

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 principles when pulling/storing materials.
• 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 operation

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Utz Quality Foods has expanded its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and seeks a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join the team. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating a forklift, and supporting packaging operations to ensure smooth production processes.

The position follows a rotating schedule (Fri-Sun and Thu-Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). You will work with raw materials, finished goods rotation, allergen handling, and strict adherence to GMPs and safety standards.