Packaging Specialist – Snack Food Production

ultimatecapperforum Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packer to assemble cartons, pack product, and stack pallets while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will inspect packaging, label correctly, and participate in continuous improvement within a cross-functional team.

The role requires standing for most of the shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, and ability to multitask, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to stand the majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Hand/eye dexterity with the capability of packing a minimum of 65 bags/ min off production lines within the first 90 days.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Must be team oriented.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Strong commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cartons, apply and pack cases according to case specifications.
• Label boxes with correct labels and dates.
• Stack completed product onto pallets in proper configurations.
• Inspect the quality of product, packaging and finished boxes alerting the machine operator or supervisor of any issues.
• Check packages of product for proper weight, code and label information.
• Address quality or production issues as directed.
• Work proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Complete in-process quality checks and data entry related to production and equipment.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and where applicable, address safety and equipment-related issues.
• Assist with daily sanitation as required to maintain clean areas and equipment including removing trash and running compactor.
• Communicate when production supplies and support are needed to maximize efficiency.
• Cover for other packers and Co-workers as required during absences.
• Provide suggestions on continuous improvement opportunities
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is hiring a Packer to assemble cartons, pack product, and stack pallets while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will inspect packaging, label correctly, and participate in continuous improvement within a cross-functional team.

The role requires standing for most of the shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, and ability to multitask, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.