Are you able to effectively command a room? Want to test or enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment? If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your experience in a warehouse environment, then this is the position for you! Our client first opened as a family business over 40 years ago and are a fast-growing retailer of contemporary and modern furniture. They are looking for a Warehouse Team Lead for their brand-new warehouse which has just opened in the Fraser Valley.

Tasks

• Coordinating a team of 8-10 associates;
• Welcoming and training new employees;
• Collaborating in physical work with the team;
• Operating a reach forklift to move products;
• Conducting daily team meetings in accordance with each day’s action plan;
• Planning operations and resource allocations for shipping and receiving;
• Relaying real-time information to the team to maximize production;
• Ensuring all products are placed on the trucks in a safe and efficient manner;
• Communicating frequently with the manager to optimize operations;
• Ensuring compliance with the standards for the merchandise;
• Maintaining a safe work environment and reporting and recording any incidences;
• Actively encouraging positive culture, teamwork, and collaboration;
• Carrying out other tasks as related to this position.
• If you are ready to take on new challenges, we would like to meet you!

Advantages

• Competitive salary paid weekly;
• Full time, permanent position;
• Room for advancement within the company;
• Brand new facility and state-of-the-art equipment;
• Employee breakroom and cafeteria with full amenities;
• Free parking on site.

Job requirements

• Successful supervisory or leadership experience;
• Previous experience in a transportation or warehouse setting;
• Valid forklift license for reach truck;
• Knowledge of equipment handling procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to exert some effort, including being active, standing for long periods of time, and maneuvering items up to 70 lbs.

Desired profile

• Effectively lead and motivate others while remaining a team player;
• Think on their feet to solve problems in a fast-paced environment;
• Prioritize health and safety in the workplace;
• Be flexible and adapt quickly to change.