Team Leader Warehouse

Job summary

The Warehouse Team Leader oversees daily warehouse operations, including loading, picking, and shipping, while ensuring team efficiency and adherence to safety standards. They are responsible for allocating resources, guiding team members to meet KPIs, and completing necessary operational reports.

Job details

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here. Job Description: For nearly 100 years, Ryder has been a trusted leader in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions. With more than 800 locations and 40,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are proud to be a Fortune 500 company committed to investing in our people and creating a collaborative, team-oriented workplace where employees can grow and succeed. At Ryder, our people are at the heart of what we do. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, respect, and long-term career development. About the Job Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Wage: $23.00/hour + $2.00/hour Team Lead premium + $1.00/hour forklift premium Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Vaughan, ON Required Certification: Candidates must have valid forklift certification, including Reach Truck and Order Picker. Why Join Ryder? 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire Comprehensive benefits after 30 days, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Retirement benefits, including a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) 15% employee discount on Ryder stock Safe, supportive, friendly, and respectful work environment Opportunities for career growth within a large, established organization Proudly recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. Summary Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Warehouse Team Leader assists in ensuring customer requirements are performed effectively and efficiently. The incumbent provides guidance and instruction to the members of a team for the purpose of achieving a key result. The incumbent also performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting. Essential Functions Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations. Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting. Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics. Inspire and guide team members towards improved Key Performance Indicator (KPI’s) using the appropriate leadership styles and methods. Assist in proving appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology and tools to perform their jobs. Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse. Deal with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.). Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Effective leadership skills Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Performs work independently with minimal supervision Excellent organizational skills Performs work independently with minimal supervision Proactively approaches responsibilities Maintains composure under pressure Working using health and safety methods Bilingual (For Québec locations only) Knowledge or and experience with an RF scanner advanced required Qualifications H.S. diploma/GED preferred One (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred One (1) year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred One (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred One (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferred Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced required Valid forklift operator's license certified Safety Sensitive Non-Regulated Tech DOT Regulated No Job Category Warehouse Clerical Support This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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What you’ll do

The Warehouse Team Leader oversees daily warehouse operations, including loading, picking, and shipping, while ensuring team efficiency and adherence to safety standards. They are responsible for allocating resources, guiding team members to meet KPIs, and completing necessary operational reports.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid forklift certification, including reach truck and order picker experience, and have at least one year of relevant warehouse and leadership experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with RF scanners are also required for this role.

Benefits

• Paid time off • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Defined contribution pension plan • Group registered retirement savings plan • Deferred profit sharing plan • Employee stock discount

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Warehouse operations
• Forklift operation
• Team leadership
• Inventory management
• Continuous improvement
• Resource allocation
• KPI tracking
• Health and safety compliance
• RF scanner
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Shipping and receiving
• Cycle counting
• Bill Of Lading
• Shipping And Receiving
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Composure
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Forklift Certification
• Immigration Law
• Labor Compliance
• Logistics
• Microsoft Excel
• Multilingualism
• Clerical Works
• Information Technology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cycle Counting
• Disabilities
• Equities
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Legislation
• Market Data
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Leadership
• Team Oriented
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Logistics
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Warehouse Team Lead
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors