Finished Goods Handler-Weekday Night

At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and looking for a dedicated Finished Goods Handler to join our team. This hands‑on role will involve material handling, operating a forklift, and supporting our packaging operations to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. Rotating Schedule: Monday to Thursday and Monday to Wednesday 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM Responsibilities Inspects forklifts and reports any damage or faulty equipment to the supervisor Supports production with raw materials and assists with finished goods rotation as needed Transports non-conforming goods and materials to the Hold area for quality disposition Ensures that raw ingredients are not mixed in with any finished goods Transports allergen raw materials to the correct storage racks isolated from other raw materials Places finished good allergens (completed and overrun) in their designated spots in the plant Ensures all unused portions of allergen raw materials, corrugate, and finished good overrun are labeled, covered, and weighed before returning them to their designated area in the plant Leads by example in following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other procedures Provides production with correct packaging materials, pallets, ingredients, and film Wraps, tags, and transports finished goods from the production area to designated staging location Uses FEFO (First Expired First Out) when pulling raw materials from storage to production lines Uses FIFO (First In First Out) when storing finished product Wraps, covers, and removes packaging or ingredients from the line after a run or a changeover Places raw materials in a designated staging area for review by the shift supervisor prior to returning to stock Checks the overrun area before each new run to see if there is product that can be rewrapped Maintains good housekeeping practices, including consolidating locations when applicable Adheres to UTZ's allergen control program and avoids cross contamination Properly handles, stores, and distributes raw materials, finished goods, allergens, and identity claimed materials Adheres to all UTZ's programs, policies, and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Requirements Requires basic math and reading skills. Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license. Requires knowledge of product quality and basic operations acquired through three months of training. Ability to communicate production issues to fellow co-workers and supervision The ability to prioritize workload to satisfy all production requirements. Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness. Ability to work proactively within a diverse, cross-functional team. Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Utz Brands, Inc.