Team Leader
Ryder System, Inc.
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Job summary
Ryder System, Inc. in Vaughan, ON is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee operations in a fast-paced environment. You will guide the team to meet customer requirements and ensure accurate picking, packing, and shipping while maintaining safety standards.
Responsibilities include coordinating daily tasks, optimizing shift resources, and reporting on performance. The role requires forklift experience and RF scanner proficiency, with opportunities for growth in a Fortune 500 company.
Qualifications
- HS diploma/GED preferred.
- 1+ year powered industrial truck experience preferred.
- 1+ year team lead experience preferred.
- 1+ year Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) preferred.
- RF scanner advanced knowledge required.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement efforts for warehouse efficiency.
- Perform loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
- Allocate resources and organize daily work to optimize shifts.
- Inspire team to meet KPIs using effective leadership styles.
- Provide orientation and tools to employees for job performance.
- Promote health and safety practices within the warehouse.
- Process day-to-day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
- Complete daily reports and propose action plans to improve operations.
Skills
Education
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Job description
- Bilingual (For Québec locations only)
For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.
We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada! Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.
- Type: Full time, Permanent
- Wage: $23/Per hour + $0.85/hr shift prem + $2/hr lead premium
- Shifts available: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm - 5:00am
- Location: Vaughan, ON
- 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
- A safe, friendly and respectful work environment
- Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025
Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Warehouse Team Leader assists in ensuring customer requirements are performed effectively and efficiently. The incumbent provides guidance and instruction to the members of a team for the purpose of achieving a key result. The incumbent also performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
- Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations.
- Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
- Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.
- Inspire and guide team members towards improved Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) using the appropriate leadership styles and methods.
- Assist in proving appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology and tools to perform their jobs.
- Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
- Deal with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
- Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Performs work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proactively approaches responsibilities
- Maintains composure under pressure
- Working using health and safety methods
- Bilingual (For Québec locations only)
- Knowledge or and experience with an RF scanner advanced required
- H.S. diploma/GED preferred
- One (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred
- One (1) year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred
- One (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred
- One (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferred
- Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced required
- Valid forklift operator's license certified
Non-Regulated Tech
No
Warehouse Clerical Support
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact-while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Hourly
23
23
We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.
In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Should you require an accommodation, please inform the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation requested so that we may discuss your needs with you. If you require assistance in order to apply, please contact us at 888-957-9337.
As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. All screening is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights legislation and is limited to information directly related to the requirements of the position.
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through http://www.ryder.com/en-ca/careers.
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