Logistics Warehouse Lead

Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career with a company that values tradition, teamwork, and growth? At Utz Quality Foods, we're proud of our 100+ year legacy and committed to providing stable, long-term opportunities for dedicated professionals.

We're looking for a Logistics Warehouse Lead to join our team at the Birmingham, AL plant. This role supports weekday logistics operations and acts as a key point of leadership throughout the shift. You'll work directly alongside the Logistics Supervisor and step in as acting supervisor when needed. With a steady Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule and the chance to grow in a leadership role, this is a great opportunity to build your career in supply chain and operations.

Key Responsibilities

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  Organize and distribute outbound shipment mail bags for distribution centers

  
  
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  Assign trailers and dock doors to ensure timely outbound delivery

  
  
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  Support loaders, pickers, and conveyor operators to drive shift efficiency

  
  
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  Investigate and document shift incidents as needed

  
  
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  Ensure order accuracy and inventory system updates are completed

  
  
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  Monitor trailer availability and proactively resolve shortages

  
  
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  Maximize trailer cube utilization for all outbound shipments

  
  
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  Load/unload conveyors, organize products into storage, and scan into inventory

  
  
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  Train and guide team members on warehouse procedures and safety practices

  
  
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  Lead by example, spending the majority of time on the floor with the team

  
  
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  Conduct physical inventory counts and support warehouse organization

  
  
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  Fill in for the supervisor when necessary and maintain smooth shift operations

  
  
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  Ensure all quality and food safety standards are consistently met

  
  

Requirements:

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  Strong forklift experience, including High Reach, or willingness to learn

  
  
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  Background in warehouse shipping/receiving and daily logistics scheduling

  
  
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  Supervisory or team leadership experience in a warehouse environment

  
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn warehouse systems

  
  
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  Forklift license or ability to obtain one

  
  
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  A proactive, dependable, and team-oriented work ethic

  
  
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  Flexibility to assist on other shifts as needed

  
  

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• 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 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.

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