Warehouse/Production Lead hand- Permanent
This position is a “manager in training” position. This person would take on the Warehouse Manager position in the new year. We are looking for someone who is wanting growth within an organization.
What you will be doing:
- As Lead Hand this role is responsible for working alongside team members in all areas including production and warehouse.
- When working in the warehouse, the role will be picking and packing orders, using warehouse equipment, performing inventory counts as needed, and loading trucks safely and efficiently.
- In production areas, this role will be verifying and packing orders, performing quality checks, operating packaging machines, and completing finishing tasks like applying graphics, light assembly, and labeling.
- Handling tasks such as monitoring assembly lines, troubleshooting, and documenting quality control checks.
- Function as a Lead Hand by assigning daily tasks, supporting team productivity, monitoring output quality, and reporting daily wins, issues, and progress to the Warehouse Manager
- Act as backup warehouse manager when required, leading team meetings, tracking attendance, conducting safety drills, supporting new hire training, and addressing minor shift issues or conflicts.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, following company procedures and promoting a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
What you should have:
- High school diploma with experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Health and Safety Supervisory Training
- Proven and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude to support equipment and machinery issues
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
- Intermediate computer skills is an asset
- Forklift and other in-house warehouse equipment licensing required
- Basic math skills required to ensure order accuracy
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Hands-on, proven experience in most roles on shift
- Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Post-secondary education/designation (e.g., logistics, inventory control, supply chain) in a relevant field, or a combination of relevant training and experience is preferred
- Expert skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams are preferred
In Return, You Will Receive:
- $23.00-$25.00 based on experience
The Shift You Will Be Working is:
- Monday- Friday
- 8:30am-5:00pm
Where You Will Be Working:
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you forklift certified (in house is accepted)?
- Do you have at least 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing supervising experience?
- Do you have post-secondary education/designation (e.g., logistics, inventory control, supply chain) in a relevant field, or a combination of relevant training?
- Do you have Health and Safety Supervisory Training?
Work Location: On the road
