Warehouse Utility

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; 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, Commerce, CA seeks a Warehouse Utility Associate to support warehouse operations, inventory management, and hands-on merchandising for a fast-paced distribution center. The role involves loading, unloading, pallet building, and assisting in training new team members.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license and warehouse experience. Labor duties include driving a step van or box truck when needed, performing inventory counts, and maintaining planograms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a route sales delivery vehicle safely.
• ERP experience, preferably D365, is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic math for inventory management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including opening and closing, product rotation, organization, and cleanliness.
• Inspect, verify, and sign load tickets for Independent Operators and Distributors to ensure correct inventory.
• Receive, store, and organize product, keeping everything in excellent condition and accurately accounted for.
• Pick and build pallets for outbound shipments, ensuring stacks are stable and safe for transport.
• Manage daily inventory using a hand-held computer and track orders, returns, and stock balances.
• Unload inbound trailers and verify trailer load accuracy.
• Cover open delivery routes when needed, driving a step van or box truck to deliver product to customers.
• Merchandise products in stores, maintaining planograms, rotating stock, and removing outdated items.
• Assist in training new warehouse team members and supporting month-end inventory counts.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Forklift experience

Microsoft Excel

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

D365 ERP

Hand-held scanner

Step van / box truck operation

Job description

At Utz Quality Foods, we're more than just snacks, we're a team that values reliability, hard work, and a positive attitude. Our Commerce, CA Distribution Center is seeking a Warehouse Utility Associate to support our dynamic sales operations team. If you're passionate about warehouse operations, inventory management, and hands-on merchandising, this is your opportunity to grow with a leading snack food brand known for excellence and innovation.

If you're organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including opening and closing, product rotation, organization, and cleanliness.
• Inspect, verify, and sign load tickets for Independent Operators and Distributors to ensure correct inventory.
• Receive, store, and organize product, keeping everything in excellent condition and accurately accounted for.
• Pick and build pallets for outbound shipments, making sure stacks are stable and safe for transport.
• Manage daily inventory using a hand-held computer and track orders, returns, and stock balances.
• Unload inbound trailers and verify trailer load accuracy.
• Cover open delivery routes when needed, driving a step van or box truck to deliver product to customers.
• Merchandise products in stores, maintaining planograms, rotating stock, and removing outdated items.
• Assist in training new warehouse team members and supporting month-end inventory counts.
• Pay range $23-$25/Hour.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a route sales delivery step van or box truck safely.
• Must be 21 years or older and ability to obtain a DOT medical card is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (2+ years warehouse experience preferred).
• Previous ERP system experience (D365 highly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills for inventory management.
• Independent decision-making skills, especially during promotions.
• Forklift and/or hand jack experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport light to medium weight products and work on your feet for long periods.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application today and become part of the Utz tradition of excellence.

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.