Forklift-Certified Warehouse Lead | Hands-On Ops

Boutique Recruiting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Columbia, SC is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to oversee daily distribution center operations, including order fulfillment, inventory control, forklift use, shipping and receiving, and coordination with drivers and sales reps.

The role blends physical duties with team leadership, scheduling, and process improvement in a fast-paced warehouse, offering opportunities to mentor staff while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse operations, distribution, or related experience.
• Current forklift certification and ability to operate a forklift immediately
• Proven experience with order fulfillment, inventory management, stocking, shipping, and receiving
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding warehouse duties throughout the workday
• Ability to safely handle material loads weighing up to 150 pounds with appropriate lifting and handling equipment
• Experience leading, training, or coordinating warehouse personnel
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and material-handling practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with warehouse staff, drivers, sales representatives, and customers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management and order processing
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations
• Flexibility to work Monday through Friday, beginning around 6:00 a.m., and remain until daily operations are completed
• Experience with Eclipse ERP or similar warehouse management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations while actively participating in order picking, packing, stocking, and fulfillment
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to safely move, load, and organize inventory
• Coordinate and support two warehouse team members to ensure efficient daily operations
• Oversee incoming shipments, verify receiving documentation, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Perform cycle counts, inventory quality checks, and replenishment activities to maintain stock accuracy
• Coordinate with sales representatives and delivery drivers to ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment
• Load delivery trucks, verify outgoing shipments, and resolve shipping or receiving discrepancies
• Process order entries, vendor purchase orders, transfers, and daily invoices using warehouse management systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while following applicable OSHA and DOT safety standards
• Assist with employee scheduling, timekeeping, training, and operational documentation
• Support customer service needs and resolve warehouse-related issues professionally
• Ensure daily warehouse responsibilities are completed accurately and efficiently

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Forklift operation

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Boutique Recruiting in Columbia, SC is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to oversee daily distribution center operations, including order fulfillment, inventory control, forklift use, shipping and receiving, and coordination with drivers and sales reps.

The role blends physical duties with team leadership, scheduling, and process improvement in a fast-paced warehouse, offering opportunities to mentor staff while maintaining a safe work environment.