Distribution Clerk - 1st Shift

Distribution Clerk

At Utz Quality Foods, we're more than just a snack company, we're a family with a passion for quality, innovation, and people. We're expanding and hiring a Distribution Clerk to work from our logistics facility located in Gastonia, NC. The Distribution Clerk provides administrative support to the Logistics team while utilizing the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS). In this role, you will support both inbound and outbound operations through clerical and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory control, and smooth workflow across all warehouse activities.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and process incoming shipment documentation.
• Update inventory records in the Blue Yonder WMS.
• Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Maintain accurate records of received goods.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation.
• Update order status and inventory records in the Blue Yonder WMS.
• Communicate with carriers to schedule pickups and track shipments.
• Ensure all outbound documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintain organized files and records of all warehouse transactions.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Generate reports related to inventory, shipments, and other warehouse activities.
• Support the Warehouse Manager with administrative tasks as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role, preferably in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with Blue Yonder WMS or similar systems is a plus.
• Requires excellent typing, filing, and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritize as needed, and work within time constraints.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• 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 full-time 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.

• Able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must possess intermediate math and reading skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong commitment to company values.