Warehouse Team lead

Factor_; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Shift premiums

Employee discount

Job summary

Factor_ is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Mississauga to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, inventory control and timely shipping. You will supervise the team, maintain stock integrity, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety protocols.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of warehouse experience in food processing, manufacturing or service industry.
• Experience with Inventory management and control.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain inventory and stock control.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean and tidy and identify areas for process improvement.
• Supervises receiving, inventory, staging, and shipping activities on the warehouse floor.
• Lead by example, train, motivate, coach, reward and discipline supervised crew.
• Assist in ensuring smooth operation of warehouse systems, equipment and maintenance as needed.
• Provide daily updates on receiving status, issues and projects.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership/ supervision

Communication skills

MS Office basics

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Location: 3520 Laird Road Mississauga, L5L 5Z7

Shift: Morning and/or Afternoon and/or Night including weekends & holidays

About The Role

The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for leading the daily operations of the warehouse to ensure accurate and timely receiving processes as well as inventory and stock control with maximum efficiency. The Team lead must also strive to meet all set KPI’s for the Operations of the warehouse.

What You Will Be Doing

• Organize and maintain inventory and stock control.
• Ensure that the storage areas and warehouse is kept clean and tidy, which includes identifying areas where processes could be improved, and work practices amended.
• Supervises and reviews all receiving, inventory, staging, and shipping activities performed by warehouse team; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees on warehouse floor
• Understands and ensures strong compliance of standard processes
• Leads by example and trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines crew being supervised
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of warehouse systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work as needed.
• Ensure accurate proper and timely reporting of data to generate established KPIs
• Continuously develops employees by coaching and providing insightful feedback. Document progress and ensure associates are cross trained to provide adequate coverage in key processes
• Provide daily updates on receiving status, issues, and projects
• Participate in decision-making processes involving receiving challenges and continuous improvements
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned.

At a Minimum, You Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of warehouse experience in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar,Gmail,Docs,Sheets) and video conferencing (Hangouts, Google Meet)
• Experience with Inventory management and control
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certification is an asset
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time including regular squatting, bending, twisting and walking
• Flexible to work overtime, on weekends, evenings and holidays, as required
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

$23.75—$23.75 CAD