Warehouse Lead

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Warehouse Lead to support our sales management team and ensure smooth operations at our Fullerton, CA Distribution Center. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll manage daily warehouse functions and help drive our mission to deliver quality snacks across the region.

• Oversees the daily operations of the DSD Distribution Center.
• Assigns tasks to warehouse team members and ensures timely, accurate completion.
• Assists with training new warehouse staff and sharing best practices.
• Manages inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and maintaining product quality.
• Unloads trailers and verifies shipments.
• Checks and signs off on distributor load tickets.
• Uses handheld technology to track and balance inventory.
• Processes returns and handles damaged or stale products.
• Keeps the warehouse organized, including product rotation and maintains cleanliness.
• Compensates for delivery routes when needed, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering product to bins as needed.
• Leads month‑end inventory counts and reports discrepancies.
• Pay range $25-$27.30/hour.

• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a food‑related DSD environment.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 (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.
• Capability to operate a step van or box truck safely.
• Forklift and hand jack operation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Full‑time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; an employer match 401(k); profit sharing plan; employee stock purchase plan and more. We also provide resources and programs that support a healthy lifestyle.

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.