Warehouse Lead - Weekend Night

At Utz Quality Foods,we're looking for a motivated and experienced Warehouse Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art Rice Distribution Center in Hanover, PA.

In this role, you'll help lead day-to-day warehouse operations while supporting the Warehouse Supervisor to keep the shift running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You'll play a key role in coordinating workflow, supporting team members on the warehouse floor, and stepping into leadership responsibilities when needed.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading by example, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift:Friday to Sunday 5:30PM-5:30AM.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily warehouse operations, including retrieving, organizing, and distributing outbound shipment materials
• Oversee case-picking operations to ensure accuracy, productivity, and efficiency
• Assign picking tasks, monitor progress, and coordinate workflow with replenishment and outbound teams
• Validate picked orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper system entry
• Ensure trailer and door assignments are correct to support on-time deliveries
• Monitor trailer shortages, cube utilization, and operational flow throughout the shift
• Assist loaders, pickers, conveyor operators, and warehouse associates to maximize shift efficiency
• Load and unload conveyor systems, organize products into storage, and scan inventory accurately
• Support inventory control through cycle counts, audits, and physical inventories
• Investigate, document, and report incidents or operational concerns during the shift
• Train and guide associates on picking systems, RF scanners, equipment operation, and safety procedures
• Recommend and support process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and workflow
• Step in as acting supervisor when needed and provide leadership coverage across shifts
• Spend the majority of the shift on the warehouse floor actively supporting and supervising operations
• Maintain quality, food safety, and warehouse safety standards at all times

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Extensive forklift experience, including High Reach experience or willingness to learn
• Experience with shipping, loading, and warehouse operations
• Ability to plan and execute daily shipping schedules effectively
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse systems, and inventory tracking tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented culture
• Flexibility to support additional responsibilities and shift coverage as needed

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.

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