Warehouse Lead Hand (Full Time) - Milton, ON

Praxair; Milton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Lead Hand, where you'll play a vital role in managing warehouse operations and leading a dynamic team. This position offers the chance to oversee daily activities, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain inventory accuracy. With a commitment to employee development and community impact, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare organization. If you're a detail-oriented team player ready to take on responsibilities and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a warehouse or related environment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse activities including shipping and inventory management.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Equip programs

Job description

At Medigas, the healthcare division of Linde Canada, Inc., you’ll join talented and diverse people throughout Canada, all working hard to make a difference in our client’s lives and make our organization successful. You will work to support, develop and implement challenging and meaningful client-focused programs and you will be trusted to take on responsibility early in your career. Our employees’ contributions are valuable to our company, our clients, our communities and our shareholders.

Since the late 1960s, Medigas has been a leader in serving the Canadian healthcare market with the provision of home oxygen therapy, respiratory services, medical gases and related medical equipment. Everything we do is born out of our commitment to help people live better lives and to support the medical professionals who make it all possible.

Warehouse Lead Hand (Full Time) - Milton, ON

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, in this position you will be responsible for performing all warehouse functions to ensure a smooth flow of products into and from the Distribution Centre (DC).

Operations Management:

• Manage and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and returns processing.
• Ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks by warehouse staff.
• Monitor warehouse equipment and supplies, ordering new items when needed.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise warehouse staff, including new hires.
• Train and mentor warehouse employees.
• Assign tasks and workloads to team members.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and safe.
• Enforce and maintain safety protocols and procedures.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and levels within JDE and on the shelves.
• Identify and address inventory discrepancies by working with Purchasing Department.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, management, and other departments, including Customer Service and Dispatch.
• Address and resolve issues promptly.

Backup for Warehouse Manager:

• Act as a backup for the District Manager in their absence.
• Maintain smooth operations and ensure all tasks are completed.

Qualifications:

• Work accurately with a high attention to detail
• A team player who is able to work within tight deadlines
• Computer proficiency- JDE and Equip programs an asset
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds
• 1-3 years’ experience in a warehouse or related environment
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.