Raw Material Utility

ultimatecapperforum Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Many more

Job summary

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

You will monitor pallet data, enter information into our systems, and help keep labeling, barcoding, and inventory accurate.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for tracking equipment.
• Forklift certification obtainable on day one.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish-speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards to maintain a zero-accident culture on the production floor.
• Operate robotic palletizers and production equipment with proper programming for new products.
• Track pallet data and enter information into data collection systems; complete inventory logs.
• Move pallets from production to the warehouse; ensure materials are staged for next shift.
• Ensure labeling and barcoding accuracy; address packaging quality issues.
• Maintain clean and well-maintained equipment and work areas.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Spanish language

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and looking for a dedicated Raw Material Utilityto join our team. This hands‑on role will involve material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting our packaging operations to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• an employer match 401k
• profit sharing plan
• employee stock purchase plan
• many more

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.

As part of our obligations, we have developed an AAP for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law. This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.