Warehouse Utility-South Chicago Heights, IL

Utz Brands, Inc. • South Chicago Heights, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Warehouse Utility associate for its South Chicago Heights, Illinois Distribution Center to support sales operations. The role involves warehouse operations and inventory management, with additional responsibility for merchandising products in stores and covering open delivery routes when needed. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and supporting accurate, safe product handling and delivery.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a route sales delivery step van or box truck.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing warehouse priorities.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for inventory tracking and management.
• Ability to make independent decisions, particularly during promotional activity and merchandising needs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with D365.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience.
• Two or more years of warehouse experience.

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 inventory accuracy.
• Receive, store, and organize products while maintaining their condition and accurate records.
• Pick and build pallets for outbound shipments, ensuring stacks are stable and safe for transport.
• Manage daily inventory with a handheld computer and track orders, returns, and stock balances.
• Unload inbound trailers and verify trailer load accuracy.
• Cover open delivery routes as needed by driving a step van or box truck to deliver products to customers.
• Merchandise products in stores by maintaining planograms, rotating stock, and removing outdated items.
• Assist in training new warehouse team members and support month-end inventory counts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Profit-sharing plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Additional benefits, resources, and programs intended to support associates’ health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED