Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead
Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Inbound Warehouse Manager 
Hours Available: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST (30-minute lunch break)
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Salary Range: $18.82 - $24.00 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

About the Opportunity
At BEDGEAR®, we believe our warehouse team is the backbone of our operations. Every product that reaches our customers begins with a team committed to safety, accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for a Warehouse Lead who is passionate about supporting daily warehouse operations and is excited to help drive operational excellence through accurate inventory management, order fulfillment, and material movement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with and motivating a team, takes pride in maintaining accuracy, and is committed to delivering exceptional results every day.

What You'll Do

As our Warehouse Lead, you'll be responsible for overseeing key warehouse operations across multiple functional areas, including Receiving, Picking, Special Projects, and Fulfillment. This role provides daily leadership to warehouse associates, ensuring orders are processed accurately, inventory is handled properly, and operational standards are upheld. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for cross-training team members, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting management with scheduling, safety initiatives, and process improvements.

Essential Functions (included but not limited to):

• Cross-train and actively participate in all warehouse operational areas: Receiving, Picking (E-commerce, LTL, Small Pack), Fulfillment, and Special Events/Projects.
• Lead day-to-day operations by assigning tasks, coaching team members, and ensuring KPI goals are met across all functional areas.
• Perform inventory cycle counts, audits, and quality control checks to maintain inventory integrity and shipment accuracy.
• Ensure the orderly flow of materials through warehouse departments to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment troubleshooting (e.g., sewing machines, fiber blowers) to maintain operational readiness.
• Track and document hourly production metrics using spreadsheets and warehouse management systems.
• Promote a positive safety culture by enforcing safety procedures, including pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Communicate daily production goals, schedules, and performance expectations to the warehouse team.
• Act as a departmental lead in the absence of warehouse supervisors, ensuring consistent operations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by warehouse leadership.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Success in this role is about more than technical knowledge—it's about mindset, ownership, accountability, and how you show up for your team and the business.

Our Core Values
We look for team members who are:
Hungry – Motivated, driven, and eager to grow.
Humble – Team-first and open to feedback.
Curious – Always learning and looking for better ways to work.
Clever – Resourceful problem-solvers who think critically.
Committed – Dependable and accountable to results.
Humanitarian – Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed.

Qualifications
Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension).
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• Must be able to move constantly, quickly and efficiently to fulfill job duties.
• Must be willing to work mandatory overtime when needed
• Must be willing and able to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must be able to pass all safety training tests
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including non-temperature-controlled production areas.

Preferred:

• 3–4 years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or shipping roles
• Prior experience supporting e-commerce or event-specific logistics is a plus
• Experience operating a forklift or pallet jack is a plus.
• Prior experience handling a large number of SKUs (10K+).
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.

Why Join BEDGEAR®?

At BEDGEAR®, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond a traditional warehouse role. You'll work alongside teammates across our operations, help drive meaningful results, and play an active role in building a culture centered around engagement, accountability, innovation, and growth.

We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other.

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Physical Demands
Appropriate work intensity level:
☐ Sedentary
☐ Light
☐ Medium
☐ Heavy
☐ Very Heavy

Learn more at BEDGEAR.com.