Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

Now hiring for a Warehouse Lead Location: Charleston, SC Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour Schedule: 1st shift | 6:30 AM – 3 PM | Occasional OT until 4p or on Saturdays as needed Big Shift. Big Crew. Big Expectations. You're Built for It. Looking for Warehouse Lead jobs in Charleston where leadership and organization drive results? This opportunity lets you oversee warehouse operations, support your team, and help ensure products move safely, accurately, and efficiently throughout the supply chain. Warehouse Lead coordinates daily floor activities, oversees material handlers, and ensures safe, efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory workflows under management direction.

Job Duties

• Assigns daily tasks, directs workflow, and manages material handlers to meet production, quality, and customer service goals.
• Monitors the movement of goods, tracks inventory or cargo status, and enforces daily work schedules and labor estimates.
• Ensures adherence to company safety rules, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and prompt reporting of workplace hazards.
• Trains new and existing team members and assists management in resolving minor operational problems or employee complaints.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, or logistics operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse procedures, and workplace safety practices.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory software, or related business systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a warehouse or distribution environment is preferred.
• Experience managing inventory accuracy, shipping operations, receiving activities, and employee performance is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, OSHA regulations, or supply chain best practices is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate leadership, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to operational excellence are well positioned for success as a Warehouse Lead.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout warehouse operations for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work in active warehouse environments with forklifts, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to inspect warehouse operations and respond to operational needs throughout the facility.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, and regularly lift or move up to pounds. Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial setting with varying temperatures and moving warehouse equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunity within a safety-focused and performance-driven organization.

Word on the floor? "Staffmark helped me get a warehouse job fast. The work was consistent, and if I had a problem, they were quick to help. I liked the weekly pay and that they kept in touch." -Staffmark Warehouse Associate

What You Will Do

• As a Warehouse Lead you will oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate shipping and receiving activities, monitor inventory accuracy, supervise warehouse personnel, support productivity goals, maintain workplace safety standards, and help ensure efficient movement of products throughout the facility.
• You will collaborate with operations, logistics, and leadership teams to improve performance, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team Coordination: Assigns daily tasks, directs workflow, and manages material handlers to meet production, quality, and customer service goals.
• Operations Support: Monitors the movement of goods, tracks inventory or cargo status, and enforces daily work schedules and labor estimates.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensures adherence to company safety rules, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and prompt reporting of workplace hazards.
• Training & Support: Trains new and existing team members and assists management in resolving minor operational problems or employee complaints.
• A Warehouse Lead supports warehouse success through effective leadership, operational planning, and inventory management. This role requires strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple warehouse activities. The Warehouse Lead helps maintain efficient workflows while supporting employee development, inventory accuracy, and safe warehouse operations. Dependability and strong organizational skills are essential characteristics for long-term success. This profession offers opportunities for leaders who value teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

About Us

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