Distribution Clerk/Guard - Week Night

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Hanover, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking a Guard Shack Clerk for the Hanover, PA facility on the Week Night Shift. The role supports both guard shack duties and the distribution office, coordinating driver documents and gate activity on a Monday-Thursday, 5:30 PM–5:30 AM schedule.

Two-person team environment emphasizes dependability, clear communication, and attention to detail in a fast-paced distribution setting with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable and able to work independently in a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in incoming truck drivers and verify documentation.
• Manage inbound/outbound dock appointments and maintain shipping records.
• Rotate between office and guard shack, staying organized and professional.
• Upload and process shipping documents daily in the TMS.
• Release loads and prioritize tasks with warehouse leadership.
• Provide clear direction to drivers on site and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain order and safety in guard and admin duties.
• Communicate across departments to keep goods flowing efficiently.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Clear communication

Independence

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guard Shack Clerk – Week Night Shift – Hanover, PA

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 Week Night Shift at our Hanover, PA facility.

This full-time position runs Monday though Thursday, 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, 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

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more.

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.