Shipping and Receiving Team Lead

Columbia Vehicles; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Columbia Vehicle Group in South Carolina is seeking a hands‑on Shipping & Handling Team Lead. This role involves overseeing daily operations while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will lead shipping, receiving, and material handling in a fast‑paced environment and support team members during training. Prior experience in logistics and forklift operation is preferred. Join us to be part of an innovative leader in the electric vehicle industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and inventory system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.
• Coordinate workflow for on-time shipments.
• Oversee packaging, staging, and documentation of outbound materials.
• Support and mentor team members during onboarding and training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

ODOO ERP

Forklift

Job description

At Columbia Vehicle Group, we build industry-leading electric vehicles that keep businesses, campuses, and communities moving. We're looking for a hands‑on Shipping & Handling Team Lead to oversee daily shipping and receiving operations while leading a team focused on safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

If you're an organized leader who enjoys working alongside your team, solving problems, and ensuring products get where they need to go, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate workflow and labor priorities to ensure on‑time customer shipments and production support.
• Oversee the accurate packaging, staging, loading, and documentation of outbound vehicles and materials.
• Utilize ODOO ERP to process shipping transactions, inventory movements, receiving activities, and material tracking.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper system transactions and physical verification.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and compliance.
• Support and mentor team members while assisting with onboarding and training.
• Identify shipping discrepancies, inventory concerns, and operational issues and communicate them to leadership.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems; ODOO experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and inventory system knowledge.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Safely work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Must be agile and capable of working in confined or small spaces to safely load, position, and secure vehicles within transport trucks.

Why Join Columbia Vehicle Group?

• Be part of a growing leader in the electric vehicle industry.
• Work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment where your contributions matter.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership development, and cross‑functional training.
• Play a key role in ensuring customers receive quality products on time.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Join Columbia Vehicle Group and help keep our operations moving - one shipment at a time.