Warehouse Team Lead

NOTE: THE LOCATION FOR THIS ROLE IS LANGLEY, NOT VANCOUVER. PLEASE TAKE THE LOCATION INTO CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO APPLYING, AS THIS ROLE IS A 100% ON-SITE POSITION, AND THE INCUMBENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE EAST PENN BRANCH IN LANGLEY FOR ALL SHIFTS.
At East Penn Canada, our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organization values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We Are Dedicated To Recognizing Our Employees By Offering

• Great Pay including shift allowance, where applicable
• Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
• Excellent company paid benefit program
• Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

The
Warehouse Lead Hand
serves as a key support to the Warehouse Supervisor, acting as a trusted partner in overseeing daily operations. This role sets the standard for health and safety practices and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Working closely with warehouse employees, the Lead Hand ensures smooth coordination of day-to-day tasks and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

• A natural leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working alongside a team
• Highly organized with a proactive approach to problem-solving and workflow coordination
• Committed to promoting health and safety standards and fostering a positive team culture
• Customer-focused with a sense of urgency when addressing internal and external requests
• Skilled at building trust and motivating others with clear directions and constructive feedback
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse setting
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• A team player who values collaboration and able to provide high levels of support to the Warehouse Manager

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily warehouse operations and workflow schedules for the team and delegate tasks through participation in pre-shift huddles
• Act as the primary point of contact for warehouse staff, bridging communication between the office and the warehouse
• Perform hands-on warehouse tasks such as forklift operation, picking, staging, shipping/receiving, and verifying paperwork accuracy
• Conduct or verify the occurrence of quality checks for all shipments prior to pickup, ensuring high customer service expectations are met with every delivery
• Maintain a safe and efficient warehouse environment through leadership, pre, mid, and post-shift inspections, and compliance with health & safety regulations
• Support high team performance through real-time training, mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback
• Assist with accurate documentation and inventory control through SAP cycle counts to ensure timely and efficient administration
• Serve as the main resource for time-sensitive tasks, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to work overtime when urgent business needs dictate (average 5 hours/week)
• Maintain extremely high levels of communication with coordinators, Warehouse Manager, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across all departments

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, including at least 1 year holding a team lead or supervisory role
• Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to balance accountability and support
• High-level communication skills; comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization
• Ability to anticipate next steps and work proactively without constant direction
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems with adaptability to embrace future technology implementation
• 2+ years experience operating forklifts or related material handling equipment
• Ability to perform regular lifting of materials between 25-50 lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, shifting, or team lifts for weights up to 100 lbs
• Exceptional attention to detail for labeling and inventory accuracy
• Health & Safety knowledge with experience holding positions on Joint Health & Safety Committees is an extremely strong asset, as well as interest in leading safety initiatives
• Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency for internal and external requests
• Desire for career growth over time and strong passion for contributing to operational continuous improvement
• Team-oriented attitude that thrives in a collaborative, cross-trained environment

Other Considerations

• Background checks including criminal checks and employment references will be requested.
• Applicants who are interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date
• Expected hiring range for this position is $24-30 per hour (exact rate offered to the successful applicant will be determined by the candidate's experience, education, related knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.