Distribution Warehouse Lead - Weekend Day Shift

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Warehouse Lead at our King's Mountain, NC facility. You will support the Warehouse Supervisor and Clerk to maintain smooth operations and optimize shift efficiency, with a rotating day shift and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, order verification, and inventory counts, plus training staff and driving process improvements. Forklift licensing and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of loading and shipping operations to plan daily schedules.
• Supervisory skills to lead others, coordinate flow and meet targets.
• Reading and math skills with computer literacy (MS Excel and D365).
• Ability to obtain and retain a forklift license for sit-down/stand-up.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with capability to multitask and adapt to priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift/carry/push-pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse staff and interplant material handlers for shift efficiency.
• Investigate, document, and report shift incidents as required.
• Verify finished orders in the system and ensure shipment accuracy.
• Process outbound and inbound orders, sales orders, and transfers.
• Train and guide associates on warehouse operations and procedures.
• Recommend process improvements and provide input to supervision.
• Maintain active floor presence to monitor and support staff.
• Unload, scan, and properly store products in inventory.
• Perform monthly inventory counts and postings/adjustments.
• Fill in for staff to meet production schedules and assignments.
• Serve as backup for Warehouse Supervisor and Clerk when needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and uphold quality/food safety duties.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Tools

D365

MS Excel

Forklift license

Job description

Ready for an exciting career with a company that values teamwork and your success? Join Utz Quality Foods and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence! We're looking for a Distribution Warehouse Lead at our King's Mountain, NC facility!

In this role you are responsible for providing timely support to the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Clerk to ensure optimal flow of the operations.

Rotating Work Schedule: Day Shift Friday to Sunday and Thursday to Sunday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Support warehouse staff and interplant material handlers to ensure optimal shift efficiency.
• Investigate, document, and report shift incidents as required.
• Verify finished orders in the system and ensure shipment accuracy.
• Process outbound and inbound purchase orders, sales orders, and transfers.
• Train and guide associates on warehouse operations, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Recommend process improvements and provide input to the supervisor when requested.
• Maintain active floor presence to monitor and support assigned staff.
• Unload, scan, and properly store products in inventory.
• Perform monthly inventory counts, including posting journals and making adjustments as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to follow supervisor direction and continually expand knowledge and skills.
• Fill in for staff as needed to meet production schedules and work assignments.
• Serve as backup for Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Clerk roles when required.
• Collaborate proactively within cross-functional teams across diverse groups.
• Carry out quality and food safety responsibilities associated with the role.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of loading and shipping operations required in order to properly plan and execute a daily shipping schedule.
• Exhibits supervisory skills necessary to lead others, coordinate flow and meet
• Requires reading and math skills and computer literacy including MS Excel and D365
• Must have the ability to obtain and retain a forklift license for both sit down and standup
• Demonstrated time management and organizational
• Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks; work within time constraints; and shifting priorities is required.
• Ability to communicate well, both though written and verbal communication
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and push/ pull up to frequently and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

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.