Guard Shack Clerk - Week Day

Are you looking for a position that combines independent responsibility with strong teamwork? Utz Quality Foods is growing, and we're hiring a Guard Shack Clerk to support our logistics and distribution operations at our Hanover, PA facility.

This full-time role follows a Monday-Thursday schedule, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering a consistent four-day workweek with three days off. As a Guard Shack Clerk, you'll rotate between our distribution office and guard shack, balancing administrative duties with hands-on gate operations. You'll check in and direct drivers, verify shipping documents, and help maintain the steady flow of inbound and outbound logistics.

The guard shack is staffed by a team of two, so clear communication, accuracy, and teamwork are essential. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both independent tasks and collaboration in a fast-paced, organized environment.

At Utz, we've built our reputation on quality - not just in our snacks, but in our people. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with a company that values precision and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in incoming truck drivers, verify documentation and load details in Blue Yonder
• Manage inbound and outbound dock appointments and maintain detailed shipping/receiving records
• Rotate between the office and the guard shack, both require organization, professionalism, and multitasking
• Upload and process shipping documents daily in our TMS (Transportation Management System)
• Release loads and prioritize tasks based on input from warehouse leadership
• Provide support and clear direction to drivers on site
• Maintain order, safety, and accuracy in both guard and administrative functions
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure flow of goods remains efficient

Requirements:

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  Previous experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, or warehouse admin preferred

  
  
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  Comfortable using Microsoft Office, WMS, or other logistics software

  
  
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  Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills

  
  
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  Clear communicator, both written and verbal

  
  
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  Dependable, professional, and able to work independently

  
  
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  Flexibility to rotate between indoor office work and a more autonomous guard shack environment

  
  

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 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.