Lead Hand

Summary 

Slegg Building Materials is seeking a Full-Time Lead Hand to join our team. The shifts are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. The pay range is $23.50 - $24.50 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure all products leaving the yard on deliveries are accurately accounted for Co-ordinate with Shipper to adhere to time sensitive deliveries Communicate with the operations team via telephone and email Manage and supervise a small team of order builders to maximize efficiency Ensure trucks are loaded properly and safely Co-ordinate with drivers to make sure they feel confident and comfortable with the load Don’t allow damaged product to leave the site Ensure that all deliveries leaving our yard first thing in the morning are completed, accounted for, and loaded onto the corresponding truck scheduled for that delivery the evening beforehand Keep communications board organized and up to date at all times Work safely and efficiently under time restraints and high pressure situations Communicate with the shipper to fully understand and execute the plans for each day, as well as any changes that may happen throughout the day Maintain the cleanliness of the building, loading and banding areas Adjust paperwork if needed to ensure its 100% accurate at all times Ensure adherence to all company and safety policies Continuously strive to achieve company objectives regarding productivity and customer service Ensure a positive and safe work environment Obtain and follow clear direction from managers and ensure a high level of effectiveness Any other job related duties as assigned by supervisors/managers

Requirements 

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Strong leadership skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings Previous experience in a similar role is required A broad knowledge of building supplies is required Forklift experience considered beneficial A positive can do attitude is essential

Benefits

Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided. Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

The Location - Cumberland, 3217 Small Road. 

Cumberland is located in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 2.5 hours from Victoria and 1.5 hours from Nanaimo. With many beaches, rivers, and lakes; Mt. Washington Ski and Alpine Resort; and world class golfing, the Comox Valley is known for year-round recreation and sports opportunities.
The Slegg Building Materials Cumberland location boasts a 112,000 square foot warehouse where you will find a vast supply of high quality construction and building materials. This spacious and clean facility offers employees a positive working atmosphere and lots of growth opportunities.

Our Core Values

Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference We invest in relationships and every person is important Our highest priority is serving others We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence We believe you can never go wrong, doing the right thing

If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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