Immediate Opening for Team Leader 3rd Shift

Since 1989 we have partnered with manufacturers as a seamless extension of their operation, enabling clients to grow with minimal risk while maintaining the highest standards. Our customers value our commitment to core values: reputation, people, and growth. Strategically located across North America, we combine flexible resources and innovative technology to deliver supply-chain efficiency.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Team Leader to lead daily material handling operations while actively supporting production activities alongside the team. This role is ideal for hands-on leaders with proven forklift experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are passionate about driving safety, quality, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers
  • Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to ensure customer schedules and production goals are achieved
  • Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
  • Utilize a "Go & See" approach and tools such as LPA (Layered Process Audits) to drive accountability and continuous improvement
  • Serve as the primary liaison between team members and management
• Hands-On Operations
  • Actively participate in daily operations, including outbound loading, unloading, staging, storage, and shipping activities
  • Ensure parts and materials are delivered accurately and on time to meet customer requirements
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate maintenance concerns as needed
  • Complete daily QPV (Quality Prevention & Verification) checklists
• Forklift Operations (Required)
  • Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment throughout the facility
  • Maintain forklift certification and model safe operating practices at all times
  • Train and mentor employees on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures
  • Conduct routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
  • Oversee inventory flow and material movement to prevent production disruptions or shipping delays
• Safety, Quality & Performance
  • Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures while promoting a strong safety culture
  • Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with material handling standards
  • Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, material flow, efficiency, and waste reduction
  • Support Lean Manufacturing and workplace organization initiatives, including 5S

Requirements

• Previous forklift experience is required and must be demonstrated
• Experience leading, coaching, or directing teams in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or material handling environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational work
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s licence
• Criminal background check, drug screen, and post-offer pre-employment physical
• Grade 12 education; college or university education or equivalent experience
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid forklift license

Pay

$22.55 per hour

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• EAP
• Vacation Days
• 5 Personal Days
• 10 Paid Holidays