Warehouse Manager - Seedway - Orangeburg, SC

Davita Inc.; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural services is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Orangeburg, SC. The role involves managing warehouse operations and personnel, ensuring safety and compliance, and overseeing inventory management to deliver products efficiently. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a solid understanding of agricultural inventory operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or agricultural setting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.
• Must obtain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits.

Responsibilities

• Manages personnel and inventory to ensure products are delivered efficiently.
• Oversees warehouse operations, safety compliance, and distribution processes.
• Conducts regular inspections of warehouse structures and equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Product handling

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in agriculture, business, or a related field

Job description

SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Orangeburg, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Purpose and Summary Statement

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing personnel and inventory to ensure accurate, saleable products are delivered to customers and Seedway at the most reasonable cost. This role oversees warehouse operations, upholds safety and compliance standards, and ensures timely and efficient distribution processes.

Supervision and Leadership

• Directly supervises and develops the Associate Warehouse Manager and warehouse staff.
• Provides training, guidance, and performance management to team members.
• Fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts regular inspections of all warehouse structures to ensure soundness, rodent/weather proofing, and overall appearance.
• Performs and documents daily safety inspections of forklifts and other equipment.
• Replaces worn equipment parts to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
• Organizes, manages, and maintains warehouse inventory.
• Ensures labeling and packaging comply with state seed laws and regulations.
• Verifies shipping counts and lot numbers to support customer satisfaction and state audit requirements.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records for all inventory and warehouse activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate's degree in agriculture, business, or a related field-or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or agricultural setting.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, product handling, and warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of fertilizers, ag chemicals, seed, soil, and field monitoring preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; ability to travel independently.
• Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits.
• Willingness to work extended hours and be on-call as business needs dictate.
• Familiarity with agronomy operations is preferred.

• Occasional work at heights.

• Must be able to lift 51-70 lbs.

Key Competencies

• Strong business and product knowledge.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Customer-focused decision-making.
• Leadership and personnel development.
• Organizational and documentation skills.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position with a company that values hard work and commitment, we encourage you to apply today at: Jobs.growmark.com/seedway

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.