Work Leader

Brenntag; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical distribution company located in Grande Prairie, Canada, is seeking a Work Leader to provide guidance to the Operations Team in safe chemical handling and other essential tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Secondary School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience in an industrial setting. This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Health and dental paid by company

DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%

3 Weeks Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Gym/Wellness subsidy

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial or chemical handling environment.
• Knowledge and/or training in TDG, WHMIS, Emergency Response, Forklift License.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Operations Team members.
• Control expenses incurred in accordance with the operations budget expectations.
• Inspect, load, and unload packaged and bulk products safely.

Skills

Effective team building and leadership skills

Knowledge of TDG and WHMIS

Experience in industrial or chemical handling

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Your Role

The Work Leader will safely perform the tasks assigned by Site Management and provide guidance and support to the Operations Team as they relate to chemical handling, shipping, receiving, storing, blending and packaging in accordance with procedures that conform to all corporate and local policies, programs and budget. This position reports directly to the Site Manager or Operations Manager. There are no direct reports to this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs role in a manner that is reflective of Brenntag’s Core Values, within regulatory requirements and company policies, programs and expectations;
• Ensures a safe work environment at all times, reporting unsafe conditions immediately to Site Management;
• Provides daily guidance and support to Operations Team members;
• Controls expenses incurred in accordance with the operations budget expectations;
• Inspects, loads and unloads packaged and bulk products (Rail and Tanker) in a safe, efficient manner and confirms all appropriate regulatory documentation is in order; performs quality tests where required;
• Inspects and verifies the satisfactory performance of all equipment and tools used in this area of operations, recommends changes where necessary, and actively participates in keeping the work area clean, organized and functional;
• Executes the fulfillment of customers’ orders and requirements through the processes of blending, packaging, order pulling and shipment of goods, packaged and bulk;
• Shares in the responsibility of managing the inventory of both finished goods and raw material, ensuring that all material movements are properly documented and safe storage and handling procedures are followed; communicates inventory deficiencies to site management;
• Supports and follows Brenntag’s ‘Job 7’ product shipment best practices initiatives;
• Completes other tasks and special projects as assigned by the Site Manager/Operations Manager.
  
  

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Secondary School Diploma
• Previous experience in an industrial or chemical handling environment (2+ years)
• Knowledge and/or training in TDG, WHMIS, Emergency Response, Forklift License
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and ERP systems would be considered an asset
• Effective team building and leadership skills
  
  

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
• DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
• EFAP
• Starting 3 Weeks Vacation
• Flexible Work Hours
• Gym/Wellness subsidy
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Applicable Law's Human Rights Code.Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with Brenntag Canada Inc. This collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of the application process. Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting. If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

Brenntag TA Team