Summerville’s Amazon SSC4 distribution center, opened in June 2025, is tackling its inaugural holiday rush with 70 seasonal hires boosting capacity.
Operations Surge
The sub same-day facility processed over 180,000 packages last week—nearly double its usual 90,000–100,000—using inbound storage, picking, packing, and conveyor dispatch for flex driver pickups. Tech brings items to workers, minimizing strain while enabling five-hour deliveries within a 50-mile radius from Orangeburg to the Charleston coast.
Site Lead Insights
Nicholas Gonzalez praised pre-holiday prep like cleaning and staffing, noting quick deliveries bring holiday smiles. He urges last-minute orders soon for timely arrivals, filling the gap left by the prior Myrtle Beach hub.
This efficient setup supports Lowcountry shoppers during peak season, tying into regional logistics and timely e-commerce for holiday gifting.
