Pipeyard Lead Hand

Aerotek; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Basketball court

Vacation accrual

Weekly meals

Fresh fruit drop-offs

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Lead Hand in Vaughan, ON, to support a supervisor in a busy distribution centre and pipe yard. This role blends hands-on warehouse work with team leadership to ensure accurate orders and compliant documentation.

The position operates on straight afternoon shifts and is contract to hire, onsite in Vaughan with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in leading a team of Warehouse Associates with training and feedback.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Warehouse operations coordination

Attention to detail

MTR/CRN documentation knowledge

High school diploma or equivalent

MHE certification or ability to obtain

Plumbing wholesale knowledge (asset)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Lead Hand Job Description

The Warehouse Lead Hand supports the supervisor in leading a team of Warehouse Associates within a busy distribution centre and pipe yard. This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving and picking activities, and maintaining compliance with documentation requirements. The position combines hands-on work in the warehouse and pipe yard with team leadership responsibilities to keep shifts running smoothly and customer orders fulfilled accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in leading a team of Warehouse Associates by providing clear guidance, on-the-job training, and constructive performance feedback.
• Promote and uphold company policies and procedures while consistently modeling company values in daily interactions and decision-making.
• Coordinate and allocate warehouse activities such as receiving, picking, replenishment, loading, returns, and other related tasks to meet operational requirements.
• Organize labour requests for other departments as needed to support overall distribution centre productivity and service levels.
• Effectively prepare for each shift by planning workload, organizing resources, and ensuring all necessary materials and documentation are available.
• Provide thorough shift handoffs to the next team, communicating priorities, outstanding issues, and key information to set the next shift up for success.
• Assist counter staff and customers with pipe pickup requirements in the pipe yard, ensuring orders are accurately located, prepared, and loaded.
• Coordinate and report the correction of daily pipe yard inbound and outbound discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory and documentation.
• Identify and resolve work-related issues in receiving and picking operations to sustain high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage inbound documentation related to MTR/CRN, ensuring all records are accurately entered into the database.
• Maintain a full understanding of the MTR/CRN pick process to ensure customer orders comply with TSSA requirements and include correct documentation.
• Support a safe working environment by following established safety practices and encouraging safe behaviour among team members.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse experience in a distribution or similar environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a warehouse or operations setting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, replenishment, loading, returns, and pipe yard operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling inbound and outbound documentation and inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to understand and manage MTR/CRN documentation and pick processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• MHE (Material Handling Equipment) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within three months of employment.
• Effective communication skills for providing guidance, training, feedback, and clear shift handoffs.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve work-related issues and maintain smooth operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing wholesale or a related industry is considered an asset.
• Comfort working in both indoor warehouse and outdoor pipe yard environments.
• Willingness to participate in on-site training for MHE certification and other job-related skills.
• Ability to work straight afternoon shifts on a consistent basis.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits starting on their first day, supporting their health and financial well-being from the outset. The workplace offers an on-site gym and basketball court, encouraging an active lifestyle and opportunities to recharge during breaks. Vacation accrual supports long-term work-life balance, while weekly meals and fresh fruit drop-offs create a supportive and engaging environment that values employee satisfaction and morale.

Work Environment

This role operates in a mixed environment, working both inside the distribution centre and outside in the pipe yard. The position follows straight afternoon shifts, providing a consistent schedule. Work involves interacting with material handling equipment and handling pipe and related products in varying indoor and outdoor conditions. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vaughan, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.25 - $27.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vaughan,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.