Palletizing & Material Handling Technician (Food Safe)

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is expanding its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and seeks a hands-on Raw Material Utility to support packaging operations and production flow.

This role involves material handling, palletizing operations, data tracking, and collaboration with a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate can follow safety rules, operate forklift equipment, enter data accurately, and adapt to changing production needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for tracking and monitoring equipment performance.
• Forklift certification obtainable on day one.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment.
• Spanish-speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards to maintain a zero-accident culture on the production floor.
• Operate and adjust robotic palletizers and production equipment, ensuring proper programming for new products and specifications.
• Accurately track and enter pallet data into our data collection systems and complete inventory control logs.
• Review production schedules, move pallets from the production area to the warehouse, and ensure materials are staged for the next shift.
• Ensure labeling and barcoding are correct and address any packaging quality issues with attention to detail.
• Ensure that equipment and work areas are cleaned and well-maintained.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Data collection systems

Hand tools

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is expanding its Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and seeks a hands-on Raw Material Utility to support packaging operations and production flow.

This role involves material handling, palletizing operations, data tracking, and collaboration with a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate can follow safety rules, operate forklift equipment, enter data accurately, and adapt to changing production needs.