Utility II

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Utility II to work for our manufacturing facility located in Kings Mountain, NC. The Utility II assists as back up in all the production processes and positions by supporting the production areas including Operating equipment, sanitation, stocking of inventory, and acting in back up roles as assigned. This position is scheduled to work Mon-Fri 2:00 PM-10:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to established safety standards and proactively communicating and addressing issues for the plant supporting a zero-accident culture.
• Operate touch screens and various pieces of production and data entry equipment required for operation of equipment in assigned area when filling in for operators.
• Move and place necessary materials to support production needs using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Ensure work area, machinery and other equipment are kept clean and well maintained.
• Provide coverage for other Utilities, Operators, and/or Co-workers as needed according to established requirements and procedures for the assigned tasks.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and where applicable, address safety and equipment related issues.
• Provide suggestions on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Previous food experience required including operating of fryers or packaging equipment.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must be willing to learn operator jobs over a 3-month period of time from initial onboarding.
• Must be able to stand most of the time.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70lb's.
• 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.

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our customers value selling, and our consumers love eating. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

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.

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