Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Team Lead

The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for leading the daily operations of the warehouse to ensure accurate and timely receiving processes as well as inventory and stock control with maximum efficiency. The Team lead must also strive to meet all set KPI's for the Operations of the warehouse.

This role's working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a 100% in-person role, meaning you will be required to come to our Distribution Center located at 5491 Timberlea Blvd. Mississauga, L4W 2T6.

What you will be doing:

• Organize and maintain inventory and stock control.
• Ensure that the storage areas and warehouse is kept clean and tidy, which includes identifying areas where processes could be improved, and work practices amended.
• Supervises and reviews all receiving, inventory, staging, and shipping activities performed by warehouse team; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees on warehouse floor
• Understands and ensures strong compliance of standard processes
• Leads by example and trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines crew being supervised
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of warehouse systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work as needed
• Ensure accurate proper and timely reporting of data to generate established KPIs
• Continuously develops employees by coaching and providing insightful feedback. Document progress and ensure associates are cross trained to provide adequate coverage in key processes
• Provide daily updates on receiving status, issues, and projects
• Participate in decision-making processes involving receiving challenges and continuous improvements
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations. Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer

At a minimum, you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of warehouse experience in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar,Gmail,Docs,Sheets) and video conferencing (Hangouts, Google Meet)
• Experience with Inventory management and control
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certification is required
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time including regular squatting, bending, twisting and walking
• Flexible to work overtime, on weekends, evenings and holidays, as required
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It's no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies.