Warehouse Lead - Weekend Night

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking a motivated Warehouse Lead for its Rice Distribution Center in Hanover, PA. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, and supporting team performance.

The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate forklifts. The position requires flexibility in supporting various operations across shifts while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse operations and oversee case-picking operations.
• Monitor trailer shortages and assist warehouse associates to maximize shift efficiency.
• Train and guide associates on equipment operation and safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse leadership experience

Forklift operation

Shipping and loading operations

Leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

RF scanners

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Lead to join the Rice Distribution Center in Hanover, PA. In this role, you’ll help lead day-to-day warehouse operations while supporting the Warehouse Supervisor to keep the shift running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll coordinate workflow, support team members on the warehouse floor, and step into leadership responsibilities when needed. Shift: Friday to Sunday, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse operations, including retrieving, organizing, and distributing outbound shipment materials
• Oversee case-picking operations to ensure accuracy, productivity, and efficiency
• Assign picking tasks, monitor progress, and coordinate workflow with replenishment and outbound teams
• Validate picked orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper system entry
• Ensure trailer and door assignments are correct to support on-time deliveries
• Monitor trailer shortages, cube utilization, and operational flow throughout the shift
• Assist loaders, pickers, conveyor operators, and warehouse associates to maximize shift efficiency
• Load and unload conveyor systems, organize products into storage, and scan inventory accurately
• Support inventory control through cycle counts, audits, and physical inventories
• Investigate, document, and report incidents or operational concerns during the shift
• Train and guide associates on picking systems, RF scanners, equipment operation, and safety procedures
• Recommend and support process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and workflow
• Step in as acting supervisor when needed and provide leadership coverage across shifts
• Spend the majority of the shift on the warehouse floor actively supporting and supervising operations
• Maintain quality, food safety, and warehouse safety standards at all times

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Extensive forklift experience, including High Reach experience or willingness to learn
• Experience with shipping, loading, and warehouse operations
• Ability to plan and execute daily shipping schedules effectively
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse systems, and inventory tracking tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented culture
• Flexibility to support additional responsibilities and shift coverage as needed

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.