Team lead (furniture warehouse)

Bédard Ressources inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing furniture retailer in Surrey is seeking a Team Lead for their new warehouse. This full-time, permanent role involves coordinating a team, training new associates, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in warehouse management and forklift operation, with excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive weekly pay and a chance for advancement in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Competitive salary paid weekly

Full time, permanent position

Room for advancement

Brand new facility and state-of-the-art equipment

Employee breakroom and cafeteria

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment, especially in a leadership role.
• Ability to operate a reach forklift.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of 8-10 associates.
• Train new employees and ensure safety compliance.
• Plan operations and maximize production.

Skills

Team coordination

Forklift operation

Training skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Are you able to effectively command a room? Want to test or enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment? If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your experience in a warehouse environment, then this is the position for you!

Our client first opened as a family business over 40 years ago and are a fast-growing retailer of contemporary and modern furniture. They are looking for a Team Lead for their brand-new warehouse which has just opened in the Fraser Valley.

The tasks consist of:

• Coordinating a team of 8-10 associates.
• Welcoming and training new employees.
• Collaborating in physical work with the team.
• Operating a reach forklift to move products.
• Conducting daily team meetings in accordance with each day’s action plan.
• Planning operations and resource allocations for shipping and receiving.
• Relaying real-time information to the team to maximize production.
• Ensuring all products are placed on the trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Communicating frequently with the manager to optimize operations.
• Ensuring compliance with the standards for the merchandise.
• Maintaining a safe work environment and reporting and recording any incidences.
• Actively encouraging positive culture, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Carrying out other tasks as related to this position.

If you are ready to take on new challenges, we would like to meet you!

Benefits of the position?

• Competitive salary paid weekly;
• Full time, permanent position;
• Room for advancement within the company;
• Brand new facility and state-of-the-art equipment;
• Employee breakroom and cafeteria with full amenities;
• Free parking on site.