Warehouse Lead Hand

Linde; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a Warehouse Lead Hand in Edmonton to oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. You will coordinate daily work, promote safety, and lead the team to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

The role emphasizes training and supporting staff, driving inventory accuracy, and collaborating with the Warehouse Supervisor to achieve productivity and service goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience as Lead Hand, Team Lead, or Supervisor preferred.
• Solid understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily work assignments to ensure orders, transfers, and requests are processed accurately and on time.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment while complying with policies and standards.
• Train, coach, and support warehouse team members to develop skills and succeed.
• Support inventory management activities, including cycle counts and accuracy initiatives.
• Serve as first point of contact for day-to-day operational issues and resolve challenges quickly.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisor to meet departmental goals and improve productivity and service levels.
• Maintain organization and communication across a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking/bending throughout the day.

Skills

Lead Hand

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team training

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Job description

The Warehouse Lead Hand will lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role, you will coordinate and prioritize daily work assignments, ensuring customer orders, internal transfers, and other operational requests are processed accurately and on time
• Safety is a key priority, and you will help promote and maintain a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• You will play an active leadership role by training, coaching, and supporting warehouse team members, helping them develop their skills and succeed in their responsibilities
• The role includes supporting inventory management activities, including cycle counts, inventory accuracy initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational performance
• You will serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day operational issues, helping resolve challenges quickly and effectively to keep operations running smoothly
• Working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor, you will help drive departmental goals and support overall warehouse productivity and service levels
• The position requires strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Success in this role comes from being a hands-on leader who can support the team, maintain high operational standards, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation

What makes you great*

• The role is well suited for someone with 3+ years of experience in a warehouse or distribution centre environment, with a strong understanding of day-to-day warehouse operations
• Previous experience as a Lead Hand, Team Lead, or Supervisor is preferred and will help you support and guide the warehouse team effectively
• You will have a solid understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment processes, ensuring products move through the operation accurately and efficiently
• Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment is important for supporting daily warehouse activities
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to coordinate priorities and respond to operational challenges as they arise
• The role requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service, helping create a positive and productive work environment
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications will help you effectively manage inventory, reporting, and daily operational requirements
• You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The position includes physical requirements such as regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) safely
• You should be comfortable with frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing throughout the workday as part of supporting warehouse operations

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, and may also include reference checks and employment verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.