Warehouse Lead Hand

CWS Logistics Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CWS Logistics Ltd. in Winnipeg is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to oversee shipping, receiving and storage activities, ensuring space is used efficiently and regulatory compliance is met. The role involves training staff, maintaining precise inventory records, and ensuring all outbound loads are properly documented and loaded as per bills of lading.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Mainly a hands-on leadership role with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation in a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in receiving, storing and shipping in a warehouse environment.
• Requires Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, WHMIS certification and a forklift operator’s certificate.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving and storage with the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with AWSA and NFC regulations and safety procedures.
• Train and mentor warehouse staff in all aspects of the role.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile with customer records.
• Train staff on AWSA, NFC regulations and safety procedures.
• Inspect outgoing loads and verify against the bill of lading for proper load patterns and load safety.
• Attach required documentation to outbound loads (bills of lading, placards, signatures).
• Maintain warehouse organization, pallet consolidation and neat storage of returns.
• Perform other related duties of a warehouse worker.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

TDG certification

WHMIS certification

Forklift operator’s certificate

Job description

This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the warehouse staff and the efficient management of the warehouse including shipping, receiving and storage of products.

Description of Work Performed:

1. Work with the Supervisor to oversee the shipping, receiving and storage of products handled by the facility, ensuring optimum use of warehouse space as well as to ensure products are stored in accordance with AWSA and NFC regulations.
2. Assist the Location Manager and Supervisor in training and mentoring warehouse staff in all aspects of the role.
3. Responsible to ensure all products are shipped and received in accordance with CWS's shipping and receiving policies and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
4. Perform inventory counts as required by the customer as well as periodic inventory counts to ensure actual inventory matches inventory records.
5. Work with the Supervisor to understand and train staff on AWSA, NFC regulations as well as all safety procedures.
6. Assist the Supervisor on inspection of outgoing loads and verify the product against the bill of lading to ensure every trailer is loaded according to the specified load pattern and ensure load safety.
7. Responsible for ensuring the proper documentation is attached to each outbound load including bills of lading, placards and signatures.
8. Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse which includes consolidation of pallets and returns being neatly stacked and stored.
9. Perform other related duties of a warehouse worker.

Education, Experience and Designations/Licenses:

• Grade 12 or recognized educational equivalent.
• Three years' experience in receiving, storing and shipping product in a warehouse environment is required.
• Requires Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, WHMIS certification and a forklift operator’s certificate.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.