Lead Hand

**Lead Hand - Night Shift**

**13241 Simpson Road**

Permanent & Full Time**Signing Bonus $1500** We are looking for a **Lead Hand** to oversee and manage nightly cross-dock operations at our Cassidy warehouse. In this role, you will lead by example, prioritize freight, and ensure that safety standards and operational efficiency are met. You will work closely with our Night Supervisor in Victoria and supervise a team of warehouse staff.

**Sunday to Thursday 9pm Start**

**Responsibilities**
- Lead nightly cross-dock operations, ensuring timely and accurate loading/unloading of freight.
- Supervise the Cassidy warehouse, ensuring smooth workflow and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and manage reefer temperatures and ensure lockout safety procedures are followed.
- Maintain daily communication with warehouse team and the Night Supervisor (in Victoria) to ensure smooth operations.
- Enforce safety practices, procedures, and awareness throughout the shift.
- Provide direction and mentorship to the team, fostering a positive, productive, and cooperative work environment.
- Lead by example in all aspects of warehouse operations and safety.

**Who You Are**
You are a reliable and flexible team leader with an ability to create a positive work environment. You can make confident decisions, lead a diverse team, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

**What You Bring**
- Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Logical thinker with the ability to make confident decisions under pressure.
- Proven experience in warehouse operations, including equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Ability to work in a cold/freezer environment.
- Forklift certified with 1+ years of hands-on experience.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule to accommodate vacation coverage and unforeseen absences.
- Attention to detail and strong focus on customer service and operational accuracy.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $26.66 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Are you currently located in the Ladysmith/Nanaimo area?
- Do you have reliable transportation? There is no public transit in the vicinity

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person