Inventory Specialist

Utz Snacks; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Inventory Specialist, where your attention to detail and organizational skills will shine. In this full-time role, you'll be crucial in maintaining inventory accuracy and efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage raw materials, and utilize advanced inventory management systems to drive continuous improvement. This position offers a dynamic work culture and opportunities for career growth, all while contributing to a beloved brand in the snack food industry. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory counts and interoffice deliveries.
• Monitor and correct scanning errors for accurate tracking.

Skills

Inventory Control

Warehouse Operations

Logistics

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ADP

D365

Yard Management

EAM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Are you ready to bring your skills to a company that values dedication, innovation, and quality? Utz Quality Foods, a beloved leader in the snack food manufacturing industry, is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Inventory Specialist to join our dynamic supply chain team in Hanover, PA.

In this full-time, day shift role, you'll be a vital link between our production, receiving, and logistics operations, helping to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a seamless flow of materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as backup to the Receiving Supervisor; support end-of-cycle inventory counts and interoffice deliveries

• Systematically and physically unload raw materials into Plant 3

• Work daily within inventory management systems like ADP, D365, Yard Management, and EAM

• Lead and assist with physical inventory audits (monthly and annual)

• Identify and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts

• Coordinate ordering, scheduling, and receiving of raw materials and packaging components

• Maintain clear and proactive communication with the production scheduling team

• Monitor and correct scanning errors to ensure accurate tracking

• Audit systematic locations daily to maintain accurate stock levels

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently (training provided if necessary)

• Generate and maintain reports related to inventory and material movement

• Support cross-functional teams with work orders, safety audits, and GMP compliance

• Drive a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (D365 preferred) and basic computer skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• A forklift certification or willingness to obtain one

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety protocols

Our 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.

Qualifications

• Requires math and reading skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to stand 100% of the time.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Working knowledge of ADP, D365, Yard Management and EAM systems is preferred.
• Attention to detail