Logistics Loader/Forklift - Weekend Night

utzexternalcareer1; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA, is hiring a Logistics Loader/Forklift Operator for a full-time role. You will load/unload trailers, operate a forklift, stage materials, and support efficient warehouse flow. Work Friday through Sunday, 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

This hands-on position requires recent forklift experience and certified day one. Join a trusted company committed to growth and high standards of quality in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Recent forklift operating experience and ability to be certified day one of employment.
• Prior warehouse or logistics experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong teamwork and safety-minded approach.
• Excellent communication and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual methods.
• Operate forklifts safely and accurately within the warehouse.
• Stage materials and organize products for efficient storage and order fulfillment.
• Verify product quantities and document shipments.
• Inspect products for damage and report issues.
• Prepare items for shipping, ensuring secure loading onto trucks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow safety guidelines to protect yourself and coworkers.
• Assist in cycle counts and other stock-related duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Lifting/Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Forklift operation

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 aLogistics Loader/Forklift Operatorto 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. WorkingFriday through Sunday, 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, 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. 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.