Warehouse Utility-South Chicago Heights, IL

Utz Brands, Inc. • South Chicago Heights, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Warehouse Utility associate for its South Chicago Heights, Illinois Distribution Center. The role supports warehouse and sales operations, including receiving and organizing product, managing inventory, preparing outbound shipments, and merchandising products in stores. The associate may also cover open delivery routes by driving a step van or box truck. The position calls for adaptability, attention to detail, safe product handling, and the ability to support other warehouse team members.

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; D365 experience is highly preferred.
• 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 feet for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of warehouse experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• D365 experience.
• 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 product while maintaining its condition and accurate accounting.
• 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 load accuracy.
• Cover open delivery routes when needed by driving a step van or box truck to deliver product 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• Merchandise products in stores by maintaining planograms, rotating stock, and removing outdated items.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 match 401(k).
• Profit sharing plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Additional benefits, resources, and programs to support associates' health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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