Forklift Operator -2nd Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.•Gastonia, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is hiring a Forklift Operator for its new logistics facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. The role handles receiving and shipping manifests, pulls product in proper rotation order, and maximizes trailer cube. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The operator loads finished products for distribution centers, bins, and distributors; unloads purchased products and places them into inventory; and operates forklifts, including stand-up forklifts, during loading and unloading. The role also involves maintaining product rows and stands, handling empty pallets, loading and unloading conveyors, operating scanning devices, ensuring proper code rotation, and completing position-related quality and food safety tasks. The operator works with management and fellow associates to follow food safety programs, reports food, office, or operational safety problems, and performs other assigned duties that support department and company objectives. Knowledge of product types, locations, and truck-loading procedures is acquired through on-the-job training. Utz describes its workplace as supportive, caring, and inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

Basic math and reading skills.
Forklift operator’s license.
Demonstrated ability to operate production and data-entry equipment.
Follow personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to stand most of the time.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
Willingness and ability to work in or around consistently hot equipment and environments.
Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Proficiency with basic hand tools.
Knowledge of safe operating practices involving lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
Experience with general mechanic tools, such as Allen wrenches and screwdrivers.
Strong commitment to company values.
Wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Load trailers with finished product for distribution centers, bins, and distributors.
Read load sheets to determine the quantities of products needed for each destination.
Unload inbound trailers carrying purchased products and put the products into inventory.
Operate forklifts, including stand-up forklifts, when loading and unloading.
Maintain the integrity of product rows and stands when pulling from or adding to inventory.
Stack empty pallets and place them on a conveyor or in a trailer.
Load and unload conveyors as required by warehouse operations and operate scanning devices.
Ensure proper product code rotation.
Complete quality and food safety tasks associated with the position.
Work with management and fellow associates to ensure food safety programs are followed.
Report food, office, or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager.
Perform other assigned duties that support company and department objectives.