Raw Materials & Palletizing Operator

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Raw Material Utility to join our production team. This hands-on role focuses on material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting packaging operations to keep production running smoothly.

You will follow safety standards, enter pallet data, move pallets to the warehouse, ensure correct labeling and barcoding, and keep work areas clean and well-maintained. Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for tracking equipment performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Palletizing equipment

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Raw Material Utility to join our production team. This hands-on role focuses on material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting packaging operations to keep production running smoothly.

You will follow safety standards, enter pallet data, move pallets to the warehouse, ensure correct labeling and barcoding, and keep work areas clean and well-maintained. Spanish-speaking is a plus.