Team Lead

Stella-Jones; Carseland; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

RRSP with company match

Company Share Purchase Program with 0%

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Distribution Center Team Lead in Alberta, Canada to oversee daily warehouse operations and guide staff. You will manage shipping, receiving and order picking while ensuring safety and accuracy on the floor.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2–3 years of warehouse experience, solid communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Apply to join a team focused on efficient processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in warehouse or distribution setting.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shipping, receiving, and order picking.
• Lead and coach staff; assign tasks and train.
• Enforce safety rules and OHSA compliance.
• Monitor inventory; conduct audits and cycle counts.
• Resolve shipping delays and missing items promptly.
• Follow all company policies and SOPs.
• Maintain good housekeeping and operate equipment safely.
• Complete paperwork and forms clearly.
• Wear PPE and work in varied environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic math

Read/write email

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER TEAM LEAD

The Distribution Center Team Lead oversees daily warehouse operations, guides staff, and ensures orders go out fast and right. Manage inventory flow, enforce safety rules, and fix problems on the floor. This hands-on job mixes leadership with hands on tasks.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Direct shipping, receiving, and order picking.
• Team Leadership: Assign daily tasks, train new workers, and coach staff.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce workplace health and safety rules.
• Inventory Control: Track stock levels and run audits or cycle counts.
• Problem Solving: Fix shipping delays or missing items quickly.
• Work in compliance with all company rules and regulations
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and SOPs
• Wear all PPE required and work in a safe manner
• Participate in all company mandated training in good faith
• Come to work prepared (both mentally and materially) to work in a variety of environments (all seasons, indoors & outdoors)
• Have excellent knowledge of operations and processes as necessary to the position
• Complete appropriate forms legibly and clearly
• Perform computer functions as necessary to complete assigned paperwork
• Strap and Tally Composite
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain good housekeeping in all assigned areas
• Abide to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Report all Health & Safety issues immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Skills And Requirements

• Experience: 2 to 3 years working in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office Skills
• Communication: Clear speaking skills to direct workers and talk with managers.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Forklift Experience is an asset but is not required
• Stand/walk for significant periods of time
• Be able to lift 50lbs unassisted
• Good manual dexterity, hand eye co-ordination
• Comfortable completing repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math skills
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Read and comprehend instructions, email correspondence, memos & schedules
• Communicate both verbally and electronically (email)
• Work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments

#StellaH

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.