Who we are?
Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.
Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.
Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader as Health & Safety and Fleet Coordinator, for the Richelieu Hardware Canada Limited at the Onward, Kitchener, Ontario Location.
Reporting to the Operations Manager this role will be responsible for proactive management of the warehouse equipment fleet. This role also has the responsibility to assist in managing the Health & Safety program at Onward
More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:
Fleet management
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Daily watering of equipment batteries
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Proactive management of maintenance and annual equipment certifications.
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Central point of contact for all machine issues, preparation of repair budgets and coordination with the onsite Technician to execute repairs.
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This is a new role, and additional relevant tasks will be added as we gain a better understanding of what is needed.
Health & Safety
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Manages all routine checks and inspections of racking and equipment
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Ensures all administrative tasks related to the health and safety program are completed accurately and on time
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Works under the direction of the OPS manager managing communication and monitoring of health and safety programs and monitoring compliance
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Additional tasks relevant to this role will be added as needed by the Operations Manager
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Conduct routine warehouse safety inspections and identify potential hazards
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Asist in near miss investigation and documentation
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Investigation and track root cause of injuries. Ensures to maintain all records and files. Implement corrective actions to prevent future injuries with support of warehouse manager.
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Maintain employee safety training and certification records
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Support JHSC inspections, meetings and follow up actions
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Coordinate ongoing safety communication with warehouse management.
Requirements
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Knowledge of or experience with warehouse machinery including watering of batteries and inspections
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Strong communication and organization skills
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Experience working in a warehouse environment
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Willing to be trained in Health and Safety procedures and become First Aid certified
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Able to work on the Day Shift
The ideal candidate is a person who has the sense of…
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Leadership: Motivational, solution-oriented, inclusive; excellent delegation and coaching abilities
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Communication: Clear, confident, proactive communicator at all organizational levels
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Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions
What we offer
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A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
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A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
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Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
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Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
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Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
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Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
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Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
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Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
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