Walgreens Distribution Center

Facility info

OPERATIONS Appointments required; arrive no earlier than 2 hours before scheduled time or you may be turned away Live unload only — no drop and hook Check-in at gate with K-number; receiving office opens 6am but unloading doesn't start until 7am Wait times highly variable: 30 minutes to 8+ hours depending on load complexity and receiving workload Unloading process: forklift enters every 15-20 minutes to break down and count pallets — facility states standard 5-6 hour unload window for typical loads FACILITY EXPERIENCE No overnight parking available No street parking or bobtail parking on-site (McDonald's back lot nearby is unofficial option) Bathrooms available and reportedly clean Staff attitude mixed: security and office personnel frequently described as friendly and professional; receiving department staff varies — some drivers report courteous treatment, others report indifference to driver HOS concerns Yard has adequate maneuvering and backing space No idling allowed (exhaust enters building) Navigation note: hard right turn onto Alliance Parkway from Welcome Rd is easy to miss; southbound on SC-81 to loop around is safer approach BOTTOM LINE Highly unpredictable facility. Some drivers in and out in under 90 minutes; many report 6-8+ hour unloads. Receiving operates on internal timeline prioritizing inventory counting over driver efficiency. Plan for extended wait and bring meals. Not recommended if you're on another load or time-sensitive.