Warehouse Team Leader

Ryder System, Inc.; Caledon; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension & RRSP

Stock discount

Safe environment

Forbes Best Employers 2025

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Caledon, ON is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily warehouse operations, coach a team, and ensure accurate picking, packing, shipping and receiving.

Under the supervision of the Logistics Supervisor, you will allocate resources, assign daily tasks, drive KPI improvements, promote health and safety practices, and handle routine paperwork such as bills of lading and cycle counts.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ year powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• 1+ year warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license certified.
• RF scanner experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive KPI improvements for warehouse operations.
• Perform warehouse duties including loading, picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.
• Allocate resources and assign daily tasks to team members.
• Guide team to improve KPI performance using leadership styles.
• Ensure safety practices and proper orientation for new staff.
• Handle daily paperwork and reports (bills of lading, cycle counts).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

RF scanner

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About Ryder For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions. We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada! Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.

About the Job

Type: Full time, Permanent Wage: $21.00 + $2.00 Shift Premium + $1.50 Team Lead premium Shifts: Friday and Saturday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm & Sunday and Monday 5:00 pm to 3:30 am Location: Caledon, ON

Why Ryder?

• Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
• A safe, friendly and respectful work environment
• Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

Summary

Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Warehouse Team Leader assists in ensuring customer requirements are performed effectively and efficiently. The incumbent provides guidance and instruction to the members of a team for the purpose of achieving a key result. The incumbent also performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.

Essential Functions

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations.
• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members towards improved Key Performance Indicator (KPI's) using the appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist in proving appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology and tools to perform their jobs.
• Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
• Deal with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Working using health and safety methods
• Bilingual (For Québec locations only)
• Knowledge or and experience with an RF scanner advanced required

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED preferred
• One (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred
• One (1) year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred
• One (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred
• One (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced required
• Valid forklift operator's license certified
• Safety Sensitive Non-Regulated Tech
• DOT Regulated
• No #LI-VP

Job Category

Warehouse Clerical Support This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact-while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and-or long-term incentive plan based on the level and-or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Compensation ranges for the position are below

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Minimum Pay Range: $21.00
• Maximum Pay Range: $21.00

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities. In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Authorization to Work in Canada: As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and-or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. All screening is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights legislation and is limited to information directly related to the requirements of the position.

Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through http://www.ryder.com/en-ca/careers.

Explore our current opportunities and discover how you can build a rewarding career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and success.

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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