Top Benefits
About the role
Grow With Us Here at Book Depot Inc.!
You already Kick Some Moon Dust and Ride Together. Win Together. each and every day with your colleagues to help Book Depot Inc. be an innovative leader in the bargain book industry and continue to push the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day. Now it's time to take your career to the next level!
Contribute to our shared purpose in a whole new way with a career growth opportunity into an exciting new role, and participate in our vibrant culture, guided by our core values:
- WE NOT ME – we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first
- KICK SOME MOON DUST – we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
- RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. – we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
- WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
- WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. – we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
- NO DONKEYS – we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.
We know you're enthusiastic and driven and share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation - we can't wait for you to apply today!
Our Opportunity
We have two exciting opportunities available for permanent, full time (40 hours per week) Team Leaders on our afternoon shift at our Thorold Distribution Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the department group leader and team members while also carrying out book handling tasks efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.
Main responsibilities:
- Working afternoon shifts (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m., 5 shifts per week, with the ability to work Saturdays) as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work
- Working closely with the Group Leader to understand the team’s performance metrics, and mentoring and supporting individual team members to achieve their best results
- Coaching, mentoring, and training team members with process improvements, practices and playing a lead role in onboarding new team members
- Identifying and resolving issues impacting the team’s engagement and performance, with the support of the Group Leader as required
- Ensuring team members are aware and compliant with company policies and practices
- Promoting a clean, organized, safe and supportive team environment
- Upholding safe work practices in accordance with Book Depot Inc.’s Health and Safety Program
- Identifying and participating in process improvements, including Lean, and other projects as required
- Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
- Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e., sorting, restock, shipping)
- Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
- Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity, and accuracy levels
- Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders
- Other related responsibilities as required
Qualifications, skills, and abilities:
- Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, and mentoring within a warehouse setting is an asset
- Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
- Good understanding of computers
- Good English communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
- Ability to work independently, while part of a team
Other considerations:
Our permanent, full-time roles come with great perks — including health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program (with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period), and paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose. Please note that CSA approved ‘green triangle patch’ safety shoes or boots are required for all of our production roles.
We very much appreciate and thank you for your application and interest in Book Depot Inc., however, only those individuals selected to participate in our interview process will be contacted. We will keep all resumes received for one year.
Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary.
About Book Depot
Book Depot is one of the largest bargain book wholesalers in North America, providing affordable books to organizations for over 35 years. With thousands of unique titles all up to 90% off list price, there is always something for every organization type - big or small!
Top Benefits
About the role
Grow With Us Here at Book Depot Inc.!
You already Kick Some Moon Dust and Ride Together. Win Together. each and every day with your colleagues to help Book Depot Inc. be an innovative leader in the bargain book industry and continue to push the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day. Now it's time to take your career to the next level!
Contribute to our shared purpose in a whole new way with a career growth opportunity into an exciting new role, and participate in our vibrant culture, guided by our core values:
- WE NOT ME – we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first
- KICK SOME MOON DUST – we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
- RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. – we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
- WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
- WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. – we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
- NO DONKEYS – we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.
We know you're enthusiastic and driven and share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation - we can't wait for you to apply today!
Our Opportunity
We have two exciting opportunities available for permanent, full time (40 hours per week) Team Leaders on our afternoon shift at our Thorold Distribution Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the department group leader and team members while also carrying out book handling tasks efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.
Main responsibilities:
- Working afternoon shifts (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m., 5 shifts per week, with the ability to work Saturdays) as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work
- Working closely with the Group Leader to understand the team’s performance metrics, and mentoring and supporting individual team members to achieve their best results
- Coaching, mentoring, and training team members with process improvements, practices and playing a lead role in onboarding new team members
- Identifying and resolving issues impacting the team’s engagement and performance, with the support of the Group Leader as required
- Ensuring team members are aware and compliant with company policies and practices
- Promoting a clean, organized, safe and supportive team environment
- Upholding safe work practices in accordance with Book Depot Inc.’s Health and Safety Program
- Identifying and participating in process improvements, including Lean, and other projects as required
- Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
- Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e., sorting, restock, shipping)
- Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
- Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity, and accuracy levels
- Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders
- Other related responsibilities as required
Qualifications, skills, and abilities:
- Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, and mentoring within a warehouse setting is an asset
- Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
- Good understanding of computers
- Good English communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
- Ability to work independently, while part of a team
Other considerations:
Our permanent, full-time roles come with great perks — including health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program (with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period), and paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose. Please note that CSA approved ‘green triangle patch’ safety shoes or boots are required for all of our production roles.
We very much appreciate and thank you for your application and interest in Book Depot Inc., however, only those individuals selected to participate in our interview process will be contacted. We will keep all resumes received for one year.
Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary.
About Book Depot
Book Depot is one of the largest bargain book wholesalers in North America, providing affordable books to organizations for over 35 years. With thousands of unique titles all up to 90% off list price, there is always something for every organization type - big or small!