Warehouse Leader

**RSL’S story**:
Refrigerative Supply Limited is a family business owned by Alison Hamilton and Linda Gibbs. The
business was founded by Peter Gibbs' and Alison Hamilton's parents, Jack and Elizabeth Gibbs. In 1949
they acquired the four-year-old Vancouver branch of an American-based company. From this modest
beginning, the Company now has a Head Office in Burnaby and sixteen other branches. We are
committed to remaining a family business and are proud to have the third generation working in the
business. The company's mantra is to ‘inspire excellence and trust’ by providing creative solutions and
unrivaled experiences, in-store and online, that make RSL the choice for customers, suppliers, and

**_ RSL Mission_**
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality HVAC and Refrigeration experience in Canada.

**_ RSL Vision_**
To be the environment that inspires excellence and trust within our community.

**_ RSL Values_**
Gracious, Collaborative, Courageous, Innovative, Community Focused and Exceptional Experience.

**The Opportunity**:
**_Scope of the position_**
The Warehouse Leader is responsible for leading the warehouse team in their warehouse tasks and
responsibilities. This includes providing guidance on shipping, receiving, picking, putting away, safety
and general housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, and orderly work environment.
Under the guidance of the Branch Manager, the Warehouse Leader will be responsible to advise and
resolve issues as they may arise.
This role will also be responsible for implementing best practices and contributing to the
development of processes and procedures. The incumbent will continue to be active on the floor
where needed and lead in Branch Manager’s absence.

**_Duties and responsibilities_**
- Plan, direct, oversee and participate in the warehouse operations and activities:
shipping/receiving, storing, picking, inventory locations move; ensure stock and warehouse

facility is maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition to Refrigerative Supply standards.
- Coordinate, organize, assign and support tasks, policies and procedures to warehouse staff

that are put in place by the branch manager and Refrigerative Supply.
- Plan, organize and oversee daily schedule tasks and assign them appropriately.
- Operate a variety of warehouse equipment (forklift, etc.).
- Encourage team productivity while leading an example to achieve the branch’s performance

goals.
- Accountable for the team’s ability to meet productivity goals in a timely manner.
- Assist in training new hire warehouse person.
- Maintain working relationships and foster good communication and team morale with the

warehouse staff: reporting any employee concerns, and safety issues to the Branch manager.
- Make recommendations to the Branch manager for process improvements and cost savings.
- Actively participates in all regulatory training and other company training initiatives.
- Participates in annual inventory.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

**_
Skills and qualifications_**
- 3-5 years’ warehouse/material handling experience preferred in a wholesale/distribution

environment.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- A strong sense of tight deadlines
- A strong work ethic, reliable and dependable.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Be energetic and self-motivated.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
- Maintain a business-like manner at all times.
- Dedicated to continuous improvement.
- Experience working with RF scanners.
- Understand the need to prioritize work schedules to meet company goals.
- Able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Is open to feedback and takes responsibility for personal development.

**What we offer**:
It's not all about work. That's why we support and recognize our team members with a range of benefits:

- RSL is an entrepreneurial company - we don't micromanage
- Embark on a continuous development journey. You have access to $3,500 annually to invest in your professional growth.
- 3 weeks vacation
- 3 personal obligation days
- Wellness Account
- Stay healthy with our rich benefits package
- Protect your future with our Pension plan
- Access a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

Refrigerative Supply Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.