Warehouse Lead

Bilinguallink; Brantford; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after probation

No weekend work

Job summary

Kelly in Brantford, ON is hiring a full-time Warehouse Lead on a 12-month contract. You will oversee picking, packing, and shipping operations, lead a team, and ensure safety and productivity.

Typical shift is 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with weekly pay and benefits after probation; no weekend work.

Job description

Kelly is hiring!

We are looking for a full-time 12month contract Warehouse Lead in Brantford, ON.

Primary Responsibilities

Picking & Team Leadership

• Coordinate with other Area Picking Teams, Team Leads, and Shipping Supervisors to ensure all picking deadlines are met.
• Pull and pick customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Review picking errors with team members and take appropriate corrective action.
• Identify and communicate special instructions on pick tickets to ensure customer requirements are followed.
• Identify product shortages promptly and communicate them to Shipping Supervisors to minimize backorders.
• Request reprints for orders with missing or incorrect item labels.
• Monitor team performance and productivity in partnership with Shipping Supervisors.
• Ensure all team members remain productive and assigned resources are utilized effectively.
• Prioritize daily tasks, orders, and available resources based on operational requirements.
• Identify problems or workflow issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Organize paperwork and follow all Shipping and Traffic department workflow processes.
• Provide coaching, training, and hands‑on assistance to picking team members as needed.
• Lead by example by demonstrating a strong work ethic, professionalism, safety awareness, and adherence to company policies.

Warehouse Operations

• Load outgoing shipments accurately and safely.
• Build T&K items as required.
• Unload inbound freight as necessary.
• Meet established productivity and efficiency requirements while performing assigned duties.
• Follow and help enforce all required safety rules, procedures, and warehouse standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication throughout the warehouse.
• Assist supervisors and management with operational needs as required.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, and perform repetitive manual tasks. Manual dexterity is required to operate warehouse equipment and related machinery.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are typical of a warehouse/manufacturing environment and may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, wet conditions, and outdoor conditions.

Forklift operation and other warehouse duties require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include, but is not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is prohibited while working in designated warehouse and production areas.

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of: Pre-employment physical examination. and background check.

• What's In It For You:Annual salary of 56-60K
• Full-time hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm , no weekend work.
• Weekly pay
• Benefits after standard probationary period

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.