Warehouse Team Leader – Safe, On‑Time Shipments

FedEx Freight; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Florence, SC is seeking an operations associate to coordinate and perform duties for the team, ensuring on-time, damage-free shipment movement with safe work practices.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, supervising a shift, guiding training, and maintaining compliance with policies. Benefits and shifts may vary; the role is fast-paced and deadline-driven.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of FedEx Freight operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and make quick decisions with available information.
• Excellent cooperative and collaborative skills to effectively work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of operations systems and Outlook.
• Ability to lift / carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force up to several times per day.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read material such as signs, labels, and shipping documents.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend twist and squat

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform duties of assigned team.
• Coordinate the loading/unloading of trucks in a safe efficient manner.
• Under guidance of management, coordinate work tasks for assigned team and ensure manpower is available to perform required work.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Ensure established policies, procedures and job methods are followed.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Conduct pre-shift meeting in absence of supervisor.
• Provide input to management regarding employee development and/or conduct issues.
• Give and receive feedback; ask questions and seek direction, as required.
• Keep management informed regarding employee job methods and productivity.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Documentation literacy

Tools

Outlook

Job description

FedEx Freight in Florence, SC is seeking an operations associate to coordinate and perform duties for the team, ensuring on-time, damage-free shipment movement with safe work practices.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, supervising a shift, guiding training, and maintaining compliance with policies. Benefits and shifts may vary; the role is fast-paced and deadline-driven.