Warehouse Team Lead

STRIVE Recruitment; Delta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food establishment in Delta, BC is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves overseeing shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team effectively. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Health spending account

RSP matching after 1 year

2 weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Warehouse Lead.
• Strong experience with inventory management.
• Operational background including material and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange shipping documentation.
• Supervise and support loaders for efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client is a growing and reputable food establishment based in Delta, BC , and on their behalf, we are looking for a Warehouse Team Lead . This is a full-time, permanent, morning shift. You will be working 5x a week between Monday and Saturday; either on a Monday to Friday schedule or Tuesday to Saturday on certain weeks. Requiring flexibility to accommodate shift times starting at 5 : 30 AM, 9 : 30 AM, or 10 : 30 AM, depending on shipment schedules.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the shipping, receiving, and recording of the movement of products to and from suppliers and customers and directly reports to the Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange shipping documentation (bills of lading, invoices, etc.)
• Supervise and support loaders for efficiency and safety
• Oversee loading / unloading of shipments as needed
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against documents; record shortages and reject damaged items
• Collaborate with QA to prepare coolers and warehouses for audits
• Ensure compliance with specifications for incoming / outgoing goods
• Work with Managers to optimize capacity and meet shipment requirement
• Ensure accuracy of shipping / receiving quantities and notify Logistics / Sales of discrepancies
• Monitor cooler inventory levels for accuracy
• Support and conduct cycle counts and aged inventory checks
• Inspect and maintain Pack equipment; submit maintenance requests as needed
• Collaborate with Managers to forecast supply and product needs
• Inform Sales Management of aging products and inventory levels
• Ensure security, safety, and compliance with food safety regulations
• Work with the Warehouse Operations Manager to streamline shipping / receiving processes
• Assist in developing SOPs and manuals
• Organize contractor crews for loading / unloading and spoilage disposal
• Coordinate off-season moves and setup of production lines and cooler areas
• Provide training to shippers / receivers and peers on shipping / receiving processes
• Use PTI system and manage product receiving
• Ensure compliance with warehouse checklists
• Maintain paperwork flow between Operations and other departments
• Collaborate with Accounting to address inventory discrepancies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Serve as First Aid attendant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Warehouse Lead
• Strong experience with inventory management
• Excellent leadership skills
• Operational background including material and equipment handling
• ERP experience
• Proficient with MS Office
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Time management and priority management skills
• Reliable transportation and a Drivers license
• Ability to deal with last-minute changes and can work in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation

• 28 per hour
• Health spending account
• After 1 year, RSP matching accrues over years of service
• 2 weeks of paid vacation which accrues over years of service
• High growth and expansion for the company!