Raw Material Utility

At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and looking for a dedicated Raw Material Utility to 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. External Recruitment Process Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started. Engaging Chat Interview (20‑25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture. 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.