Distribution Clerk/Guard - Week Night

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Guard Shack Clerk to join their logistics and distribution team on the Week Night Shift at their Hanover, PA facility. This full-time position operates Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, supporting around-the-clock operations. The role involves splitting time between the guard shack and the distribution office, managing gate activity, verifying documentation, and coordinating between drivers and warehouse staff. This position is part of a two-person team, emphasizing dependability, communication, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate should be organized, adaptable, and comfortable in a structured yet fast-moving environment.

Requirements

Previous experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, or warehouse admin preferred
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, WMS, or other logistics software
Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills
Clear communicator, both written and verbal
Dependable, professional, and able to work independently
Flexibility to rotate between indoor office work and a more autonomous guard shack environment

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