Warehouse Lead

utzexternalcareer1; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Direct Store Delivery Warehouse Lead to support our distribution centers in Ruckersville, VA and MT Crawford, VA. This hands-on leadership role manages daily warehouse functions and oversees inventory, loading/unloading, and route coverage to ensure timely snack deliveries.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehouse operations, strong leadership, and experience with ERP systems like D365. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and forklift operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in DSD or food-related operations.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 preferred.
• Leadership experience and ability to direct others.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain DOT medical card.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic math.

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 and merchandising at customer locations.
• Leading month-end inventory counts and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Communication

Decision making

Safety compliance

Tools

D365 ERP

Microsoft Office

Handheld scanners

Excel

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Warehouse Lead to support our sales management team and ensure smooth operations at our Ruckersville, VA and MT Crawford, VADistribution Centers. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the DSD Distribution Center.
• Assigns tasks to warehouse team members and ensuring timely, accurate completion.
• Assists with training new warehouse staff and sharing best practices.
• Managing inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, loading, and maintaining product quality.
• Unloadingtrailers and verifying shipments.
• Checkingand signing off on distributor load tickets.
• Usinghandheld 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

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.