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We are in search of a confident Lead Hand – Warehouse to join our fast-paced team at Canada Cartage in Winnipeg, MB.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lead Hand – Warehouse is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, negotiation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Lead Hand – Warehouse at Canada Cartage today!
Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
LEAD HAND
Why you’ll love Canada Cartage
An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.
We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Branch Manager and Operations Supervisors, the Warehouse Lead Hand is responsible for the oversight of the warehouse operators on assigned shifts to ensure performance indicators are achieved. Responsible for work assignments and Warehouse Management System processing on assignment shifts.
Location:55 Rothwell road, Winnipeg, MB
Schedule:8:00am – 4:30pm
What you’ll do
Goals, Objectives, And Deliverables
- Processing all receipts and orders within contract service level agreements for timing, quality, and accuracy.Assigning staff to work areas as appropriate to achieve this.
- Daily status update reports are sent to ensure all departments and management have visibility.
- Work area is kept clean and organized at all times.
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Ensure all team members are properly trained. (Safety policy, standards, customer-specific picking and packing processes, and other topics as required.)
- Utilize the WMS system to printpaperwork for inbound/outbound loads.
- Primary contact with all drivers arriving on site.
- Troubleshoot allocation or other WMS/system issues with support from Supervisor or other Team leads.
- Audit performance of team members and review with management. Including regular spot checks throughout each shift of all workstations.
- Work with other lead hands and customer service to understand schedule and volumes and work with management to maintain and understand the plan for each shift.
- Ensure any “OS&D” forms are completed and given to customer service for any issues encountered during receipt.
- Attend various team meetings and provide feedback.
- Ensure appropriate shift reports are completed and sent. This includes any cleaning logs, volume reporting, or other paperwork assigned.
What you’ll bring
- Reliable self-starter capable of working alone
- Need to be MHE certified and ability to work under minimum supervision
- Must be able to lead staff to meet customer demands and company objectives
- Must be capable of applying effective communication skills orally and in writing.
- Must have proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience in and a solid understanding of warehousing and distribution.
- Must possess knowledge of all applicable health and safety legislation.
- Must be capable of coordinating the training of subordinates to ensure the adequate development of work skills.
- Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
- WMS knowledge is preferred
- Experience in a warehouse RF environment is a must
Why people love working for Canada Cartage
- Extended health and dental, retirement plans
- Paid personal days and sick days
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks – discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.
We are a top employer!
Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This is the sixth straight year that Canada Cartage has been included on this list.
https://www.forbes.com/companies/canada-cartage/?list=canada-best-employers&sh=7841454553d8
Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. “Top Fleet Employers”. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
https://www.canadacartage.com/canada-cartage-selected-as-top-fleet-employer-for-eighth-straight-year/
We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity https://www.canadacartage.com/canada-cartage-acknowledged-as-one-of-canadas-best-employers-for-diversity/
Celebrating 100 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3S-CtHQhVY
Come Work With Us
Why do we have one of the lowest driver turn-over rates in Canada. A team environment, short-haul regular routes and great benefits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpMA1riOzPI
Our Values
Integrity:We conduct our business with honour, honest and ethics with our people, the environment and legal matters. We believe I being transparent and trustworthy, respecting the traditional “handshake” value system and earning our way in.
Humanity: We are a family minded organization, caring for people and treating them with dignity, decency and respect, be it employees, customers, suppliers or our partners. Open door policy and dealings is our way.
Accountability: Accountability and accessibility to our staff, customers and our customers’ customers is of utmost importance to us. We enable a high level of two way communication, providing access to people who wil deal with issues ad have the willingness to resolve things. We will be relied on and held accountable for our results and our long term commitments.
Collaboration: We understand that results are the product of a team effort. As part of our process, we ensure collaboration with all our staff at all levels in all roles across departmental lines. With our customers, we use a collaborative style approach, sharing ownership to ensure a successful operation.
Dedication: Our organization is employee and customer-driven. We encourage an environment of conscientious effort and earnestness, hiring problem solvers who are responsive and have a “can-do” attitude to get the job done.
Leadership: Personal leadership to us means being competent, taking ownership, demonstrating initiative, and having a voice. Corporate leadership to us means being leaders in the market, continuous improvement and innovation, and empowering those around you.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/canadacartage
Come work with an industry leader!
We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.
Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.
Benefits of working as a Lead Hand – Warehouse in Winnipeg, MB:
- Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
- Advantageous package
