Warehouse Lead

Adecco Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Burnaby is seeking a highly organized Warehouse Lead to manage shipping, receiving, and inventory control. This hands-on role requires at least 2 years of forklift experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate inventory, and providing guidance to warehouse staff. The position offers a pay rate of $30.00 per hour for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed forklift operator.
• Previous warehouse operations experience required.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials using a forklift.
• Process and verify shipping / receiving paperwork.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and maintain system accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Communication

Material handling

Education

Valid Forklift Operator License

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time highly organized and safety-focused Warehouse Lead to manage shipping / receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations for our client in Burnaby, BC. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong forklift experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to support project teams with efficient material handling.

• Pay Rate: $30.00 / hour
• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials using a sit-down counterbalance forklift.
• Process and verify shipping / receiving paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers such as Canada Post, FedEx, UPS, and Purolator.
• Stage, pack, and prepare material shipments according to customer requirements.
• Prepare weekly mobilizations for field crews, including loading and securing trailers with construction materials.
• Conduct regular inventory counts (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and maintain system accuracy.
• Order parts and monitor stock levels to ensure availability.
• Organize warehouse racking using FIFO principles.
• Group and store project-specific materials for efficiency and traceability.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure system vs. physical inventory alignment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Optimize storage space and improve efficiency of warehouse operations.
• Support general housekeeping and basic maintenance activities.
• Prepare warehouse and inventory level reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to support project requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction to warehouse staff, promoting teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed forklift operator (sit-down counterbalance required).
• Valid Forklift Operator License (mandatory).
• Previous warehouse operations experience required; leadership experience an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with fluent English.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Experience or knowledge of the telecom industry is considered an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada.

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