Team Leader

Cando Default Brand; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Life, AD&D & LTD Insurance

Health & Dental Benefits

Growth opportunities in US

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Geismar, LA is seeking a Team Supervisor to lead loading/unloading operations, manage crew safety, and ensure timely movement of frames to storage and shipping. The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced logistics environment and a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You'll mentor team members, coordinate equipment use (forklifts, lifts), maintain inventory, and uphold the company's safety culture and training programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to inventory control and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the working team lead while performing regular duties of the Equipment Operators/Material Handlers.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet daily demands in demanding situations.
• Operate equipment such as forklift, genie lift, track mobile per safety rules.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and placing frames and supplies in stock and recording locations.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying frames listed in orders.
• Document frames and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and their locations (FIFO).
• Prepare stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, loading, and securing product on truck/railcar.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Programs and conduct safety briefings.
• Contribute to team effort by assisting other team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Production/shipping coordination

Multitasking under pressure

Physical fitness

Education

Team lead/supervisor experience

Certification/training provided

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Supervisor: John Richardson

Requisition Number: TEAML001826

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.

• Work Life Balance
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options
• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Team Leads with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of frames to proper storage areas of shipping locations. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Operators must work well in teams to maximize efficiency while demonstrating a strong initiative and safety focus.

• Act as the working team lead while performing regular duties of the Equipment Operators/Material Handlers, provide leadership to the crew
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in demanding situations
• Operate equipment such as forklift, genie lift, track mobile, etc. according to the safety rules and regulations of Cando and its customer
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing frames and supplies in stock and recording locations of inventory
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying frames listed in production/shipping orders
• Document frames and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and the location of the units (FIFO)
• Prepare stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, placing, loading, scanning, and capping/securing product on truck and/or railcar
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Programs, conduct safety briefings and job hazard analysis, and ensure unsafe working conditions reported and repaired/resolved
• Contribute to team effort by assisting other team members in all functions of the job

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in stressful situations
• Ability to operate and perform daily maintenance on forklifts including the ability to change clamps and exchange propane cylinders
• General knowledge of computer systems, business equipment, and shipping documents
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from truck and forklift and work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise

Education & Experience

• Training will be provided; Must be able to hold and maintain required certification
• Experience working in a team lead and/or supervisor role

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

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