Team Leader Warehouse

Ryder System, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits after 30 days

Pension & RRSP

DPSP

Stock discount

Work environment

Career growth

Forbes 2025 employer

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Vaughan, ON is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to supervise daily warehouse operations and train team members. You’ll perform loading, picking, packing, shipping, and forklift tasks, while guiding the team to meet KPIs and ensure safety.

The role requires forklift certification, RF scanner experience, and 1+ year of warehouse and leadership experience. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ year powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• 1+ year warehouse experience preferred.
• 1+ year Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) preferred.
• RF scanner experience (advanced) preferred.
• Valid forklift operator’s license/certification.
• Bilingual (Québec locations only).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for operational efficiency.
• Perform warehouse tasks: loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving.
• Allocate resources and assign daily work to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Inspire team toward improved KPI performance.
• Provide orientation and tools to new employees.
• Promote health and safety in the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork (picking sheets, bills of lading).
• Complete daily reports and propose action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

RF scanner

Microsoft Office

Warehouse experience

Team Lead experience

Bilingual (Québec)

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Reach Truck & Order Picker

Job description

About the Job

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Wage: $23.00/hour + $2.00/hour Team Lead premium + $1.00/hour forklift premium

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Vaughan, ON

Required Certification: Candidates must have valid forklift certification, including Reach Truck and Order Picker.

Why Join Ryder?

• 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
• Comprehensive benefits after 30 days, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement benefits, including a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• 15% employee discount on Ryder stock
• Safe, supportive, friendly, and respectful work environment
• Opportunities for career growth within a large, established organization
• Proudly recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025.

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 (KPI’s) using the appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist in providing 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Safety Sensitive
• Non-Regulated Tech DOT Regulated

Careers & Commitment

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.

Compensation Information

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Minimum Pay Range: 23
• Maximum Pay Range: 26

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Authorization to Work in Canada

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.

Important Note

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.

Security Notice for Applicants

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. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail].

Job Posting Details

Job Category Warehouse Clerical Support

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Company Information

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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