Logistics Loader/Forklift - Weekend Day

utzexternalcareer1; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Logistics Loader/Forklift Operator in Hanover, PA to join our warehouse team. You will load/unload trailers, operate forklifts, and stage materials to ensure efficient order fulfillment on a Friday–Sunday schedule, 5:30 AM–5:30 PM.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced logistics environment. Recent forklift experience with day-one certification is required, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Recent forklift operating experience and ability to be certified day one of employment.
• Prior warehouse or logistics experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move products within the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts safely and stage materials for order fulfillment.
• Organize products for efficient storage and access.
• Verify quantities and maintain accurate shipment documentation.
• Inspect products for damage and report issues to supervision.
• Prepare items for shipping per safety protocols and keep area clean.
• Assist in inventory counts and stock-related duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced, team-driven environment? Utz Quality Foods is expanding and currently seeking a Logistics Loader/Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in Hanover, PA.

In this full-time position, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations moving - loading and unloading trailers, operating forklifts safely, staging materials, and supporting the smooth flow of product throughout the warehouse. Working Friday through Sunday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, you'll help ensure every shipment meets our standards for efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, teamwork, and steady growth within a trusted company. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to make an impact in a fast-growing logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you

Responsibilities

• Experience with a high reach forklift is preferred but not required.
• Load and unload products from trucks and containers using manual labor, pallet jacks, or forklifts.
• Organize products in the warehouse to ensure efficient storage and easy access for order fulfillment.
• Verify product quantities and ensure accurate documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Inspect products for damage and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Prepare products for shipping, ensuring items are securely loaded onto delivery trucks according to safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your coworkers.
• Assist in inventory management by performing cycle counts and other stock-related duties.

Requirements

• Prior warehouse or logistics experience is a plus but not required.
• Recent forklift operating experience and ability to be certified day one of employment is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accurate handling and shipping of products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment.

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.

• 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.