DSD Warehouse Lead - San Leandro, CA

Utz Brands, Inc. • San Leandro, CA

11h • $25 - $28 • 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 oversees daily warehouse functions and helps deliver quality snacks across the region. The role also covers delivery routes when needed, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering products to bins.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Have at least 3 years of warehouse experience.
• Have leadership experience and the ability to direct others.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have effective communication skills and basic math proficiency.
• Be able to make independent decisions, especially during promotions.
• Be capable of safely operating a step van or box truck.
• Have forklift and hand jack operation skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 share 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.
• 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.
• Additional benefits, resources, and programs intended to support associates’ health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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