Warehouse team lead - Burlington

Randstad; Burlington; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Day shift

Immediate start

Potential full-time after probation

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Burlington / Oakville, ON is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to supervise daily floor operations in a fast-paced facility. You will guide a team of associates to meet shipping and receiving targets, while maintaining attendance, safety, and productivity standards.

Immediate start with potential permanent placement. Role offers a stable day shift (Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:30) and a clear path to full-time employment for high performers.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Proven reliability with punctual attendance and steady team stability.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills to motivate and hold team accountable.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse inventory systems and RF scanners.
• Forklift certification is an asset; CSA steel-toe footwear required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse workflows, assign tasks, and ensure targets for shipping and receiving.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and productivity standards across the shift.
• Train, onboard, and mentor new team members to support retention and safety.
• Act as liaison between floor staff, inventory management, and leadership.
• Monitor order accuracy and oversee loading/unloading operations.
• Enforce health, safety, and housekeeping protocols on the floor.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift management

Attendance discipline

Inventory systems

RF scanners

Forklift certification

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Team Lead

Location: Burlington / Oakville, ON

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day Shift)

Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary-to-Permanent (TTP) - Immediate Start

We are urgently seeking a dependable, proactive Warehouse Team Lead to oversee daily floor operations for a busy warehouse facility in the Burlington/Oakville area. This is a critical temp-to-perm role where attendance, accountability, and strong floor presence are essential. You will lead by example, guide a team of warehouse associates through daily order fulfillment and inbound/outbound goals, and foster a stable, organized work environment. If you take pride in punctuality, team reliability, and running an efficient floor, this immediate-start opportunity offers a fast track to permanent placement.

Advantages:

• Competitive Compensation: $25.00/hour with weekly pay.
• Standard Day Shift: Reliable Monday to Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with no rotating shift work.
• Immediate Start: Streamlined hiring process to get you working ASAP.
• Clear Path to Permanent Hire: Strong performance, consistent attendance, and leadership capability lead directly to a full-time permanent role.
• Convenient Location: Accessible Burlington/Oakville facility with free on-site parking.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily warehouse workflows, delegate assignments, and ensure team members meet shipping and receiving targets.
• Maintain high standards of attendance, punctuality, and productivity across the shift.
• Train, onboard, and mentor new team members to drive retention and safe operational practices.
• Act as the primary liaison between floor associates, inventory management, and upper leadership.
• Monitor order accuracy, stage materials, and oversee loading/unloading operations.
• Enforce health, safety, and housekeeping protocols, ensuring a clean and hazard-free work floor.
• Jump in hands-on with material handling, packing, and equipment operation as operational demands require.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of proven supervisory or team lead experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution setting.
• Track record of exceptional reliability, punctual attendance, and team stability.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to motivate and hold team members accountable.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse inventory systems, RF scanners, and standard shipping/receiving procedures.
• Forklift certification (Reach, Counterbalance, or Walkie) is considered an asset.
• Must possess CSA-approved steel-toe safety footwear.
• Ability to start immediately and commit to a long-term, full-time role.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.