Palletizing & Raw Material Specialist (Evening Shift)

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

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a dedicated Raw Material Utility to join our production team. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting packaging to ensure smooth production.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with Saturdays as needed. Requirements include food safety awareness, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic data entry, and forklift certification on day one.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for tracking and monitoring equipment performance.
• Forklift experience and the ability to obtain a certification on day one.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while staying organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required, to support diverse team communication.

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

Forklift experience

Data entry

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a dedicated Raw Material Utility to join our production team. This hands-on role involves material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting packaging to ensure smooth production.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with Saturdays as needed. Requirements include food safety awareness, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic data entry, and forklift certification on day one.