Utility II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a dedicated Utility II to support multiple production processes, operating equipment, sanitation, and inventory handling. This role requires flexibility to cover other utilities and to learn operator jobs during onboarding.

You will move materials with forklifts, uphold food safety programs, and participate in monthly end inventory. We offer full-time benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn operator jobs over a 3-month onboarding.
• Previous food experience including operating fryers or packaging equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and adherence to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for other Utilities, Operators, and co-workers as needed.
• Operate touch screens and data entry equipment in assigned area.
• Move materials to support production using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Ensure accurate consumption of materials from production to Inventory.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow Good Manufacturing practices.
• Support Food Safety programs and report safety concerns.

Skills

Food production

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and looking for a dedicated Utility II to join our team. The Utility II assists as back up in all the production processes and positions by supporting the production areas including Operating equipment, sanitation, and stocking/consumption of inventory.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for other Utilities, Operators, , and/or Co-workers as needed according to established requirements and procedures for the assigned tasks. (For more information, review all other job postings)
• Operate touch screens and various pieces of production and data entry equipment required for operation of equipment in assigned area when filling in for operators.
• Move and place necessary materials to support production needs using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Ensure the accurate consumption of materials from production to Inventory
• Must be able to work one weekend a month for End of Month Inventory
• Organize new inventory according to best practices; double-stacking is required
• Ensure adherence to established safety standards and proactively communicating and addressing issues for the plant supporting a zero-accident culture.
• Ensure work area, machinery and other equipment are kept clean and well maintained.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and where applicable, address safety and equipment related issues.
• Providing suggestions on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Works with management and fellow associates to ensure Food Safety programs are followed.
• Reports food, office or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager for initiating action.
• Performs other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of company and department objectives.

Requirements

• Must be willing to learn operator jobs over a 3-month period of time from initial onboarding.
• Previous food experience required including operating of fryers or packaging equipment.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong commitment to company values.
• Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all
• Responsible to report unsafe equipment and practices to
• Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing

Benefits

• 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.

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. 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.