Distribution Clerk/Guard - Weekend Day

Do you thrive in roles that balance independence with teamwork? Utz Quality Foods is continuing to grow, and we're looking for a Guard Shack Clerk to join our logistics and distribution team on the Weekend Day Shift at our Hanover, PA facility.

This full-time position runs Friday though Sunday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, supporting around-the-clock operations that keep our products moving efficiently. You'll split your time between the guard shack and the distribution office, helping to manage gate activity, verify documentation, and maintain smooth coordination between drivers and warehouse staff.

You'll work closely with another clerk in a two-person team, where dependability, communication, and attention to detail are key. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and enjoys contributing to a structured yet fast-moving environment.

At Utz, we're known for quality snacks - but our success starts with people who keep operations running behind the scenes. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role with room to grow, we'd love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in incoming truck drivers, verify documentation and load details in Blue Yonder
• Manage inbound and outbound dock appointments and maintain detailed shipping/receiving records
• Rotate between the office and the guard shack, both require organization, professionalism, and multitasking
• Upload and process shipping documents daily in our TMS (Transportation Management System)
• Release loads and prioritize tasks based on input from warehouse leadership
• Provide support and clear direction to drivers on site
• Maintain order, safety, and accuracy in both guard and administrative functions
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure flow of goods remains efficient

Requirements:

• Previous experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, or warehouse admin preferred

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, WMS, or other logistics software

• Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills

• Clear communicator, both written and verbal

• Dependable, professional, and able to work independently

• Flexibility to rotate between indoor office work and a more autonomous guard shack environment

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also 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 our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

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.