Are you seeking a rewarding and respectful career; backed by a team of manufacturing professionals with a shared goal to help you succeed? If so, it's time to consider a career with Utz Quality Foods! We are currently seeking a Packer to work from our manufacturing facilitylocated in Kings Mountain, NC. As a Packer, this candidate will be responsible for putting the proper number of acceptable bags in boxes, stacking on pallet or conveyor and palletizing finished product for shipment. This position work from Monday- Friday at 06:00am-02:30pm. Schedule subject to change based on start-up.Key ResponsibilitiesEssential duties and responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned.
- Generates computer labels with correct code date information.
- Assembles cardboard and affix labels on boxes for packaging.
- Inspects bags for proper weight, air, integrity, seal graphics and code dates.
- Responsible for correct number of acceptable bags per case and proper packaging methods.
- Stacks finished product on conveyor or pallet per specifications.
- Reworks product as needed.
- Keeps workstation clean and orderly.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working in food processing facility preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of production line environment.
- Must be able to repetitively lift to 12 pounds.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Health and Safety:• Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all• Responsible to report unsafe equipment and practices to• Must adhere to all Good ManufacturingWorking Conditions: • Possible exposure to cleaning materials and compounds.• Requires ability to stand or walk 100% of the time with extensive and continuous hand/arm movement.• Exposure to air borne particles from seasoning.• Exposure to hot equipment and environments.• Possible slippery floors due to humidity and manufacturing process.• Personal Protective Equipment usage where required.An 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.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail.
- Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
- Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
- Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Strong commitment to company values.
- Area may contain allergens