Warehouse Lead Jobs in South Carolina
Warehouse Lead jobs in South Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated in the distribution, manufacturing, and logistics sectors that anchor the state's inland and coastal economies. The highest volume of openings falls in and around Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville-Spartanburg, where employers like BMW Manufacturing, Amazon, and Michelin North America run large-scale warehouse operations. Inventory control, team supervision, and inbound and outbound freight coordination are the specialties most consistently sought in South Carolina listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join the Southeast’s fastest-growing, technology-driven leader in breakroom services. We deliver unparalleled at-work food solutions throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Food Express provides its corporate clients with outstanding-quality fresh meals, snacks, and refreshments, paired with the industry’s leading loyalty rewards program, state-of-the-art technology, and consistent service. We are looking to expand the best team in the industry—people who are dedicated and passionate about technology-driven solutions that fuel our growth. If you are passionate, enthusiastic, customer-service driven, and like to have fun—and you would like to WIN TOGETHER in the breakroom services industry—we have the position for you.
Job Title: Warehouse Lead
Department: Warehouse Supervision and Packout
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Summary: Plans, organizes, prioritized, and supervises the receiving, storage and picking of all warehouse stock and all Depot/Amazon deliveries.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Oversees transfers of products and/or merchandise to and from the warehouse
- Assist with the approving of absences, to include managing vacation schedules. Makes overtime recommendations, and may approve overtime in emergency situations.
- Provide oversight and direction to personnel who may be working in the warehouse in performance of warehouse duties.
- Enforces warehouse and distribution standards and procedure.
- Trains personnel in safe and compliant operating procedures and practices to include warehouse lifting and moving equipment operation.
- Responsible for receiving products and merchandise, checking for quality and damages to items, and the proper storage of the delivered products and merchandise
- Responsible for operating equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
- Perform physical inventory as needed
- Processes requests for supplies, prepares merchandise for delivery, and prepares packages for shipping according to established procedures
- Ensures security of company assets
- Performs the job safely while adhering to company safety standards.
- Picks product to company standards for all Breakroom Services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalency is required. Warehouse experience preferred.
Mental and Physical Demands: The mental and physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Frequent bending or reaching for objects overhead – may require use of step stool, ladder, or cleaning equipment.
- Working with moving mechanical parts and sharp objects.
- Lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Working around heat and steam for short periods of time.
- Working around extreme cold for short periods of time.
- Working in a moderately noisy environment.
- Working with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Ability to work as a team member
We offer the following benefits (subject to eligibility and plan terms):
- Employer-paid base-plan health insurance (employee only), with buy-up options available.
- Dependent health coverage options.
- Paid vacation and personal time off.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- College scholarship program for children of eligible employees.
- Uniforms provided.
Food Express is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Join the Southeast’s fastest-growing, technology-driven leader in breakroom services. We deliver unparalleled at-work food solutions throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Food Express provides its corporate clients with outstanding-quality fresh meals, snacks, and refreshments, paired with the industry’s leading loyalty rewards program, state-of-the-art technology, and consistent service. We are looking to expand the best team in the industry—people who are dedicated and passionate about technology-driven solutions that fuel our growth. If you are passionate, enthusiastic, customer-service driven, and like to have fun—and you would like to WIN TOGETHER in the breakroom services industry—we have the position for you.
Job Title: Warehouse Lead
Department: Warehouse Supervision and Packout
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Summary: Plans, organizes, prioritized, and supervises the receiving, storage and picking of all warehouse stock and all Depot/Amazon deliveries.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Oversees transfers of products and/or merchandise to and from the warehouse
- Assist with the approving of absences, to include managing vacation schedules. Makes overtime recommendations, and may approve overtime in emergency situations.
- Provide oversight and direction to personnel who may be working in the warehouse in performance of warehouse duties.
- Enforces warehouse and distribution standards and procedure.
- Trains personnel in safe and compliant operating procedures and practices to include warehouse lifting and moving equipment operation.
- Responsible for receiving products and merchandise, checking for quality and damages to items, and the proper storage of the delivered products and merchandise
- Responsible for operating equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
- Perform physical inventory as needed
- Processes requests for supplies, prepares merchandise for delivery, and prepares packages for shipping according to established procedures
- Ensures security of company assets
- Performs the job safely while adhering to company safety standards.
- Picks product to company standards for all Breakroom Services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalency is required. Warehouse experience preferred.
Mental and Physical Demands: The mental and physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Frequent bending or reaching for objects overhead – may require use of step stool, ladder, or cleaning equipment.
- Working with moving mechanical parts and sharp objects.
- Lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Working around heat and steam for short periods of time.
- Working around extreme cold for short periods of time.
- Working in a moderately noisy environment.
- Working with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Ability to work as a team member
We offer the following benefits (subject to eligibility and plan terms):
- Employer-paid base-plan health insurance (employee only), with buy-up options available.
- Dependent health coverage options.
- Paid vacation and personal time off.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- College scholarship program for children of eligible employees.
- Uniforms provided.
Food Express is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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Warehouse Lead Job Market in South Carolina
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- Food & Beverage
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse lead jobs across South Carolina.
- Prior experience leading a warehouse team or shift in a production or distribution environment
- Demonstrated ability to operate and oversee forklift and material-handling equipment safely
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Manhattan, or Blue Yonder
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and inventory control procedures
- High school diploma or GED with preference for an associate degree in logistics or operations
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and rotating schedules as required
Warehouse Lead Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a warehouse lead in South Carolina?
Becoming a warehouse lead in South Carolina typically starts with frontline warehouse experience followed by a move into a team-lead or senior associate role. South Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this position, but employers in the state strongly favor candidates who hold an OSHA forklift operator certification and a recognized warehouse management credential such as a APICS CSCP or a Six Sigma yellow belt. Building experience in high-volume distribution centers common in the Upstate and Lowcountry regions accelerates the path to a lead role.
Which companies hire warehouse leads in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring warehouse leads in South Carolina include Aramark, Ryder System, and Fresh Express, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's deep manufacturing base, anchored by automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods facilities, means large employers with permanent warehouse footprints drive a consistent share of openings throughout the year.
Which South Carolina cities have the most warehouse lead jobs?
Columbia, Summerville, and Aiken have the most warehouse lead openings in South Carolina. Columbia's central location makes it a distribution hub connecting the state, Charleston's port activity supports a dense cluster of logistics and fulfillment operations, and Greenville-Spartanburg's automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor, home to BMW and Michelin, generates steady demand for leads who can manage both production-side and outbound warehouse functions.
Are there remote warehouse lead jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of warehouse lead openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on, floor-based nature of the role. The portions of the job most likely to allow occasional remote work are scheduling, reporting, and inventory analysis tasks, while direct team supervision and physical receiving and shipping functions require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a warehouse lead in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a warehouse associate or material handler role at one of South Carolina's large distribution or manufacturing sites, then pursuing internal promotion. Employers like BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg and Amazon fulfillment centers in Cayce and North Charleston regularly promote from within and run structured development programs for associates who show reliability and initiative. Earning an OSHA forklift certification and completing a short operations or supply chain certificate through Midlands Technical College or Greenville Technical College gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for lead openings.
Where can I find and apply to warehouse lead jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to warehouse lead jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search by city or region to see roles that match your experience level and shift preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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