Lead Hand - Afternoon Shift

Noble Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

Pension & RRSP

Student Loan Repayment Benefit

Internal growth opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking a Lead Hand for the Afternoon Shift at our Vaughan Distribution Centre. You will supervise the warehouse team, oversee loading, picking, and staging to ensure on-time delivery and accurate order fulfillment.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership in a warehouse, proficiency with ERP/WMS, forklift operation, and strong communication. You will help maintain safety, organize shipping docs, and support continuous team improvement.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a leadership role within a warehouse
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with forklift equipment and ERP/WMS systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and lead a team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee afternoon shift warehouse operations
• Prepare shipping documentation for loading and dispatch
• Prioritize workloads and assign loading activities to team members
• Oversee loading activities in warehouse management systems
• Provide system support and troubleshoot warehouse processes
• Communicate shift handovers and operational updates
• Resolve shipping, loading, and inventory issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per health and safety policies
• Perform other duties to support warehouse and distribution centre operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

ERP & WMS

Forklift operation

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates!

Job Overview And What We Offer You

Job Overview

At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates!

Enjoy a rewarding career at our Distribution Centre as a Lead Hand (Afternoon Shift)! We are in business to help our customers succeed!

Under the supervision of the Distribution Manager, the Lead Hand will perform all assigned tasks within the afternoon shift loading, picking and Pipe Yard department to ensure all day-to-day job function is completed in a timely manner.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you too. So ask yourself: Are you Team Noble?

What We Offer You

• Internal growth opportunities
• Access to training and development programs
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical & Dental coverage
  • Pension and RRSP contribution opportunities
  • Additional insurance coverage
• We invest in our most important asset: our teammates —now offering a Student Loan Repayment Benefit!
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and close-knit team!

How You Contribute To Noble's Success

• Coordinate and oversee afternoon shift warehouse operations, ensuring orders are picked, loaded, and staged accurately and efficiently for on-time delivery.
• Organize and prepare shipping documentation to support the loading and dispatch of early departure and overnight delivery trucks.
• Prioritize workloads and assign loading activities to warehouse team members to maximize productivity and service levels.
• Oversee product loading activities within Noble's warehouse management systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.
• Create, review, and manage electronic and manual pick lists, including pipe and specialty product orders.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for warehouse systems, processes, and loading activities.
• Communicate key operational updates and shift handovers to support seamless transitions between afternoon and day shift teams.
• Investigate and resolve shipping, loading, and inventory issues in a timely manner to minimize service disruptions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse and distribution centre operations.

Must Haves and Nice to Haves

You Must Have:

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a leadership role in a warehouse environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience in operating various forklift equipment
• Experience working with ERP & WMS systems
• Demonstrated interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership and customer service skills to effectively build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• A team-first attitude and an ability to provide effective direction to team members
• Strong communication skills, ability to convey messages in an organized, clear, and effective manner
• Exceptional time management and organization skills, with the proven ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• A self-starter with the ability to lead a team by example and exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to lift upwards of fifty (50) pounds

Who We Are

From our beginning as a plumbing supplier, Noble has grown to serve the trade in HVAC, Hydronics, Industrial, and Fire Protection. From construction through to maintenance and renovation, we offer an incredible assortment of leading brands.

While we’ve grown and continue to expand, one thing about Noble that hasn’t changed is our commitment to delivering the best service in our industry.

Today, we still judge our success by our customers’ successes. That’s why our teammates are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering the best value-added service in the business.

When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you, too!

As a Noble teammate you have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with our business. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities to thrive.

We value diversity and strive to make everyone feel included and respected. Noble is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles and practices of employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Should you require any assistance during the application process, please contact us at 905-760-6344 with reference of the Job Title.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. Those who are shortlisted for further review will be contacted directly. Hiring Managers are responsible for reviewing applications and making all final hiring decisions. AI-assisted tools may be used from time to time to support the recruitment process.