DSD Warehouse Lead

Utz Snacks; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage operations at a distribution center. This role involves overseeing daily warehouse tasks, training new team members, and ensuring accurate inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organization and detail, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to excellence and employee well-being, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and contribute to a thriving organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a DSD DC in a food-related industry.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the DSD DC and assigns tasks to warehouse staff.
• Maintains accurate inventory and ensures cleanliness of the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Enterprise Resource System (D365)

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Description

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Direct Store Delivery (“DSD”) Warehouse Lead to provide support to the sales management team to ensure that the DSD Distribution Center (DC) located in Allentown, PA functions efficiently. The Lead will perform DC warehouse duties while managing the operation of the DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the DSD DC.
• Assigns daily tasks to the DSD Warehouse Utilities, ensuring that work is done accurately and timely.
• Assists with training new DSD warehouse team members.
• Orders inventory; receives, stores, loads, and ensures all products and materials are accounted for and kept in excellent condition.
• Unloads trailers that arrive at the DSD warehouse and checks trailer loads for accuracy.
• Checks product that Independent Operators and Distributors pick and load, signing load tickets to verify correct inventory.
• Uses a handheld computer to balance the daily inventory (warehouse inventory, daily orders, extra orders, return to stock, trailer loads).
• Accepts and checks return to stock product and stale and damaged products.
• Keeps the DSD warehouse organized including product rotation; maintains cleanliness of warehouse, including the restroom(s).
• Covers open routes as directed by management.
• Delivers product to customers and bins as needed. Places and merchandizes authorized products in accounts that are to be serviced.
• Leads and assists with month-end inventory counts. Alerts any discrepancies to the Head of DSD Ops immediately.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a DSD DC in a food related industry.
• Prior experience using an Enterprise Resource System such as D365 is highly preferred.
• Experience leading and directing others is preferred.
• Requires organization and attention to details to maintain accurate inventory, records, and rotation of product at the distribution center.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; requires basic math skills.
• Requires independent decision making on inventory needs, especially during promotional activity.
• Must be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and possess or have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Must be able to fill in and cover open routes, as necessary; must be able to operate a route sales delivery step van or box truck in a safe and competent manner.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and/or use a hand jack may be required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel.

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 full-time 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.