Warehouse Team Lead

EPC POWER CORP.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

EAP

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Incentive Program

Job summary

EPC Power Corp. in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to supervise daily shipping, receiving, and inventory processes while guiding and training a team of warehouse associates.

You will ensure safe, accurate, and timely material movement in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. You will lead operations, coordinate workflows, audit shipments, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, including packing and shipment coordination
• Audit inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy against orders
• Prepare and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation
• Provide on-floor training and guidance for warehouse associates
• Maintain safety and 5S standards in the warehouse

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

WMS/ERP exposure

Job description

As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will perform and oversee daily shipping, receiving, and inventory activities in accordance with established procedures and commercial standards. In addition to hands-on execution, this role provides day-to-day leadership, training, and workflow coordination for warehouse associates, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely material movement.

This position requires a dependable, professional, and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify inventory discrepancies, logistical inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities while supporting a safety-first, continuous-improvement culture consistent with modern manufacturing and distribution operations.

Candidates must be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 90 days of employment and work effectively with cross-functional teams supporting power conversion and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport materials
• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, including sorting, logging, packing, labeling, and shipment coordination
• Audit inbound and outbound shipments to verify accuracy against orders and documentation
• Ensure all shipments include proper equipment, manuals, and accessories
• Prepare and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation in an orderly and compliant manner
• Process all receiving transactions; inspect inbound freight for damage and coordinate resolution with Purchasing and Inventory teams
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and discrepancy investigations
• Support trace requests for missing or delayed shipments
• Provide on-floor guidance and training for new and existing warehouse associates
• Serve as a point of escalation for daily operational issues in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards in warehouse and shipping areas
• Perform required administrative tasks, reports, and system updates (WMS/ERP exposure preferred)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipping practices, logistics workflows, and carrier coordination
• Prior experience training or leading warehouse personnel strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support daily production schedules
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP/WMS, shipping systems, reporting tools)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Continual use of hand and finger dexterity
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching
• Regular lifting/pushing/carrying of items up to 60 pounds
• Work performed near moving mechanical equipment
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to elevated noise levels
• Ability to work in warehouse and dock environments with varying temperatures

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP)

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.