Forklift Operator -1st Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.Kings Mountain, NC
Onsite

About The Position

At Utz Quality Foods, we’re launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art logistics facility in Gastonia, NC, and we’re looking for skilled Forklift Operators to join our team. This hands-on role will involve receiving shipping manifest and pulls product in proper rotation order while maximizing cube of trailer. Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Requirements

  • 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 the company and department objectives.
  • Requires basic math and reading skills.
  • Knowledge of types and locations of products and truck loading procedures acquired through on the job training.
  • Requires forklift operator’s license.
  • Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
  • Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Must be able to stand most of the time.
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70lb’s.
  • Must be willing and able to work in / around consistently hot equipment and environments.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task.
  • Must be team oriented.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Must possess basic math skills.
  • Proficiency with basic hand tools.
  • 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.).
  • Strong commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

  • Loads trailers with finished product for distribution centers, bins and distributors.
  • Reads load sheets to determine quantity of each product that needs loaded to destinations.
  • Unloads inbound trailers with purchased products and puts into inventory.
  • Operates forklift when loading and unloading.
  • Operates stand up fork lift when loading and unloading.
  • Maintains integrity of rows and stands of product when pulling or adding to inventory.
  • Stacks empty pallets and places on conveyor or in a trailer.
  • Loads and unloads conveyor as required per warehouse and operates scanning devices.
  • Assures proper code rotation.
  • Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • an employer match 401k
  • profit sharing plan
  • employee stock purchase plan

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume

What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service