DSD Warehouse Lead: Hands-On Ops & Inventory

Utz Brands, Inc.; Stanardsville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated Warehouse Lead to support a DSD distribution center in Virginia. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily warehouse functions, assign tasks, and drive accuracy in inventory, loading, and deliveries across Ruckersville and MT Crawford centers.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in warehouse work, leadership experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like D365, Excel, and MS Office. A valid license and safe driving record are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a food-related DSD environment.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 (preferred).
• Leadership experience and ability to direct others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to operate a step van or box truck safely.
• Forklift and hand jack operation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Managing inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and maintaining product quality.
• Unloading trailers and verifying shipments.
• Checking and signing off on distributor load tickets.
• Using handheld technology to track and balance inventory.
• Processing returns and handling damaged or stale products.
• Keeping the warehouse organized including product rotation; maintains cleanliness of warehouse.
• Covering delivery routes when needed, including merchandising products at customer locations and delivering product to bins as needed.
• Leading month-end inventory counts and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

ERP D365

Forklift operation

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated Warehouse Lead to support a DSD distribution center in Virginia. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily warehouse functions, assign tasks, and drive accuracy in inventory, loading, and deliveries across Ruckersville and MT Crawford centers.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in warehouse work, leadership experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like D365, Excel, and MS Office. A valid license and safe driving record are required.