Packer

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Packer to assemble boxes, pack product, stack pallets and monitor quality while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires standing most of the shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, and pacing with a minimum of 65 bags per minute within 90 days. Strong teamwork, basic math, and clear communication are essential. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time opportunity.

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.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cartons and pack cases according to specifications.
• Label boxes with correct labels and dates.
• Stack product onto pallets in proper configurations.
• Inspect quality of product, packaging, and finished boxes.
• Identify and communicate safety or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency.
• Support daily sanitation and maintain clean work areas.
• Cover for colleagues when needed and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Math skills

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding and respectful career; backed by a team of manufacturing professionals with a shared goal to help you succeed? If so, it's time to consider a career with Utz Quality Foods!
We are currently seeking a Packer to work from our manufacturing facility located in Kings Mountain, NC. The Packer is responsible to assemble boxes & displays and pack product into boxes and bags, stack product onto pallets in proper configuration, as well as, to inspect quality of product while maintaining a safe and clean work environment achieving quality and production goals.
Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to established safety standards and proactively communicating and addressing issues for the plant supporting a zero-accident culture.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.