DSD Warehouse Lead - San Leandro, CA

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Warehouse Lead to support our sales management team and ensure smooth operations at our San Leandro, 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.

At Utz, we’re more than just snacks — we’re a team that values hustle, heart, and hands‑on leadership. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow with a company that’s been delighting customers for generations, we’d love to meet you.

• 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: 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, including product rotation; maintain cleanliness.
• 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.

Pay $25–$28/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.

• 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.

• Full‑time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; an employer match 401(k); profit sharing plan; employee stock purchase plan; and more.

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.