DSD Warehouse Lead - San Leandro, CA

Utz Brands • San Leandro, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Warehouse Lead to support the sales management team and ensure smooth operations at its San Leandro, California Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role manages daily warehouse functions and helps deliver products across the region.

The Warehouse Lead oversees daily distribution center operations, assigns and tracks team tasks, assists with training, and manages inventory and product quality. The role may also cover delivery routes, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering product to bins. The position pays $25–$28 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• At least 3 years of warehouse experience; food-related DSD experience is preferred.
• Leadership experience and ability to direct others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to make independent decisions, especially during promotions.
• Ability to safely operate a step van or box truck.
• Forklift and hand jack operation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems such as D365.
• Experience in a food-related DSD environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the DSD Distribution Center.
• Assign tasks to warehouse team members and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Assist with training new warehouse staff and sharing best practices.
• Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and maintaining product quality.
• Unload trailers and verify shipments.
• Check and sign off on distributor load tickets.
• Use handheld technology to track and balance inventory.
• Process returns and handle damaged or stale products.
• Keep the warehouse organized and clean, including rotating products.
• Cover delivery routes when needed, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering product to bins as needed.
• Lead month-end inventory counts and report discrepancies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed