Packer - Day Shift

Utz Quality Foods • Kings Mountain, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 facility located in Kings Mountain, NC. This is a 1st shift position: Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The Packer is responsible to assemble boxes & displays and pack product into boxes and bags, stack product onto pallets in proper configuration, as well as, to inspect quality of product while maintaining a safe and clean work environment achieving quality and production goals.

Requirements

• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to stand the majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Hand/eye dexterity with the capability of packing a minimum of 65 bags/ min off production lines within the first 90 days.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Must be team oriented.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Strong commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to established safety standards and proactively communicating and addressing issues for the plant supporting a zero-accident culture.
• Assemble cartons, apply and pack cases according to case specifications.
• Label boxes with correct labels and dates.
• Stack completed product onto pallets in proper configurations.
• Inspect the quality of product, packaging and finished boxes alerting the machine operator or supervisor of any issues.
• Check packages of product for proper weight, code and label information.
• Address quality or production issues as directed.
• Work proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
• Complete in-process quality checks and data entry related to production and equipment
• Proactively identify, communicate, and where applicable, address safety and equipment-related issues.
• Assist with daily sanitation as required to maintain clean areas and equipment including removing trash and running compactor.
• Communicate when production supplies and support are needed to maximize efficiency.
• Cover for other packers and Co-workers as required during absences.
• Provide suggestions on continuous improvement opportunities
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees