Lead Hand

3 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada CanWel Building Materials Ltd Full time

**Lead Hand**

**Dartmouth, NS**

**Full-Time**

**Reference Number: CAN-ATL-DAR-157-301222**

**SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Lead Hand is responsible for the daily operation of the warehouse and warehouse staff in the areas of order picking, shipping, load planning, receiving, warehouse optimization, and workplace safety.

**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS**

**Warehouse Operations**
- Create load diagrams for trucks and rail in order to maximize freight utilization and balance load weights.
- Process and tally inbound products, report discrepancies and possible damages.
- Ensure receiving documentation policies are adhered to, and item/product tagging is complete and maintained.
- Ensure order picking and shipping levels are sufficient and inventory discrepancies are at a minimum for customers to receive complete orders, in perfect condition, with on-time deliveries.
- Work with purchasing staff to identify and correct inventory accuracy.
- Maintain warehouse and yard areas to ensure a safe, clean, and ordered working environment.
- Maintain product covering and handle products with care, ensuring no handling damage.
- Load materials on trailers in a safe manner, considering distribution of weight and unloading sequence.
- Tag all products at time of receiving to ensure accurate and proper rotation (FIFO).
- Recommend improvements for warehouse safety, cleanliness, and capacity issues.

**Staff Supervision**
- Provide work direction to a team of approximately 6 to 7 warehouse employees.
- Train new employees on job duties and safety requirements.
- Create and maintain a positive work environment and team atmosphere.
- Proactively correct unsafe conditions and/or behaviours.
- Ensure all employees safely operate power equipment, safe speed, deploys horn and is aware of other employees.

**Requirements**:
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Minimum three years’ experience supervising at least 6 to 7 warehouse employees
- Effective coaching and team-building skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external parties in a professional and courteous manner
- Proven experience providing training and direction to staff
- Able to problem solve and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-tasking and priority setting
- Use of knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service
- Good computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, and ERP systems
- Current forklift certification required
- Must have reliable transportation

**EDUCATION**
- High school graduation or GED
- Post-secondary education is desirable

**Benefits**

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
- Base salary
- Corporate and regional incentive
- Group pension plan
- Health benefits

**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**
- Permanent full-time
- Typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

**EXTRA STUFF**
- Fitness reimbursement
- Commuting expense reimbursement: 100% transit
- Education reimbursement
- Professional Development reimbursement
- Scholarships for children - Discounts on product purchases
- Employee referral bonus - Annual Service Awards

Work Location: 70 Simmonds Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1P6

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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