Warehouse Utility

Looking for a job that keeps you moving, thinking, and making an impact every single day? Utz Quality Foods is on the lookout for a Warehouse Utility Associate to join our high-energy Sales Operations team at our Indianapolis, IN Distribution Center. This isn't your typical warehouse gig - you'll be at the heart of our distribution process, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and stepping into the spotlight when needed to deliver products to our customers. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves staying organized, and doesn't mind switching gears from warehouse work to hitting the road, we want to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

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  Open and close the warehouse according to the scheduled times.

  
  
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  Verify product selection and loading accuracy by checking load tickets for Independent Operators and Distributors.

  
  
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  Train and mentor new warehouse team members.

  
  
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  Order, receive, store, and load inventory while ensuring product condition and accountability.

  
  
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  Unload incoming trailers and check load accuracy.

  
  
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  Maintain accurate daily inventory using a hand-held device to track warehouse balances, daily and extra orders, returns, and trailer loads.

  
  
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  Accept and document return-to-stock items, stale, and damaged products.

  
  
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  Handle returned cardboard and damaged goods by preparing them for trailer return.

  
  
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  Maintain overall warehouse cleanliness, including restrooms.

  
  
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  Keep warehouse organized and ensure proper product rotation.

  
  
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  Cover open delivery routes as assigned:

  
  
  
  
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    Maintain planogram standards in all assigned stores.

    
    
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    Stock products efficiently and rotate merchandise to ensure freshness.

    
    
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    Remove outdated or unsaleable products.

    
    
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    Deliver and merchandise product at customer locations using point-of-sale materials when needed.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Assist in monthly inventory counts.

  
  

Job Requirements

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  High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 2+ years of warehouse experience strongly desired.

  
  
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  Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems (e.g., D365) is highly preferred.

  
  
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  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate recordkeeping and product handling.

  
  
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  Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  
  
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  Basic math skills required.

  
  
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  Ability to make decisions independently, especially during promotional periods.

  
  
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  Valid driver's license required.

  
  
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  Must be 19 years or older.

  
  
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  Must possess or be able to obtain a DOT medical card.

  
  
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  Must be able to safely operate a step van or box truck and cover route deliveries when needed.

  
  
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  Forklift experience or ability to use a hand jack may be required.

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

  
  
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  Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

  
  
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  Ability to handle, lift, and transport light to medium-weight products regularly.

  
  
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  Driving a company vehicle (van or box truck) is required.

  
  

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 full-time 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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