Warehouse Utility-South Chicago Heights, IL

About the role

At Utz Quality Foods, we're more than just snacks, we're a team that values reliability, hard work, and a positive attitude. Our South Chicago Heights, IL 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, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to grow with a leading snack food brand known for excellence and innovation.

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• Merchandise products in stores, maintaining planograms, rotating stock, and removing outdated items.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.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a route sales delivery step van or box truck.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing warehouse priorities.
• Experience working with ERP systems (D365 experience highly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills for inventory tracking and management.
• Ability to make independent decisions, particularly during promotional activity and merchandising needs.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move light to medium weight products and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent required (2+ years of warehouse experience preferred).

Benefits

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.