Warehouse Lead - CA15 Inbound (Day Shift: Mon-Fri, 5:30am-2:30pm)

Medline Canada Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Canada Corporation in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to ensure safe, efficient operation and meet KPI targets. You will oversee Warehouse Operators, manage inventory accuracy, and drive improvements in throughput.

The role requires 2 years in manufacturing or production, high school diploma, and ability to operate Reach Truck, Walkie, Cherry Picker, and Fork Lifts. You will train staff, enforce safety policies, and maintain ERP records.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment.
• Knowledge/Skills: Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Tools: Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Abilities: Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the actions and activity of all Warehouse Operators.
• Monitor progress, delegate tasks, and ensure proficiency.
• Promote and enforce Medline safety, operational, and procedural policies.
• Train Warehouse Operators on policies.
• Audit and monitor keying entries and inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Operate Reach Truck, Walkie, Cherry Picker, and Fork Lifts safely; perform maintenance as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Verbal & interpersonal communication

Hand tool knowledge

Decision making

Math & reading/writing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification

Tools

Reach Truck

Walkie

Cherry Picker

Fork Lifts

Job description

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is to make healthcare run better – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast. Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance
• RRSP with a company match
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being
• Career growth and training programs
• Open communication with Senior Leaders
• Employee referral program
• Recognition programs
• Social activities
• And much more…

Job Description Summary

In accordance with written and oral instructions, assure that warehouse and the associated equipment operates safely, properly and efficiently to meet a pre-set key performance indicators.

The Warehouse Lead duties incorporate the detailed duties of Warehouse Operators. In addition to these duties, the Warehouse Lead will be responsible for all keying efficiencies, inventory accuracy, outbound product quality, housekeeping, and personnel management tasks.

This employee must demonstrate a strong ability to manage key performance indicators, warehouse transactions, inventory accuracy and cycle count procedures and orchestrate all warehouse operators to do the same.

The lead should be able to identify operating inefficiencies, diagnose operational problems, and will possess the ability to make adjustments to correct operation and quality challenges as well as train Warehouse Operators to do the same.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the actions and activity of all Warehouse Operators.
• Monitor progress, delegate additional tasks, and utilize controls to ensure operators are performing their job as outlined at a proficient or above-average level.
• Promote and enforce Medline safety, operational, and procedural policies.
• Responsible for Warehouse Operator training related to these policies.
• Audited and monitor keying entries such as receiving reports, stock to stock moves, finished goods to stock, and components back to stock moves for accuracy and consistency.
• Responsible for all inventory transaction entry and accuracy relating to material movements at the facility.
• Stage raw materials in the production locations and in the production room.
• Process Material Requisitions from production.
• Ensure transactions are accurately entered in the ERP systems.
• Run floor scrubber/sweeper to keep warehouse area floors clean.
• Perform housekeeping: Maintain housekeeping of assigned aisles, including debris removal, floor sweeping, rack cleaning, and skid maintenance (fix distraught skids, remove hanging debris, etc.).
• Perform cycle count to confirm accuracy of raw materials and finished goods at all time.
• Ensure transactions and adjustments are accurately entered in the ERP systems.
• Ability to operate Reach Truck, Walkie, Cherry Picker, and Fork Lifts efficiently and safely.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks on material handling equipment, including battery charging, battery exchange, battery maintenance (water, checklists, etc.), and general cleaning.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification
• Licensure: None
• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading, writing skills
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education: None
• Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

The anticipated salary range for this position: $24.35 - $36.52 Hourly

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.