Warehouse Supervisor for afternoon shift
- Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Warehouse Supervisor for the afternoon shift is a full-time, on-site role based in Port Coquitlam, BC. This position oversees daily warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving activities, material handling, inventory accuracy, and safe forklift use. The Warehouse Supervisor leads, trains, and schedules team members, assigns tasks, and monitors performance to maintain productivity and quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating order picking and packing, preparing documentation, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring adherence to safety policies and ISO procedures. The role also involves continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining a clean and organized warehouse, and collaborating with other departments to support production and customer delivery timelines.
Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills, with experience leading, coaching, and motivating warehouse or operations teams.
- Proficiency in shipping & receiving processes, including documentation, carrier coordination, and order fulfillment.
- Hands-on experience with material handling and inventory control to ensure accurate stock levels and efficient workflow.
- Safe and certified forklift operation skills, with a solid understanding of warehouse safety practices.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment, preferably in a manufacturing or retail support setting.
- Ability to work afternoon shifts on-site in Port Coquitlam, BC, and meet physical requirements such as lifting, standing, and moving materials.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and basic computer proficiency (e.g., warehouse management systems, spreadsheets, email).
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in logistics, warehousing, or supervision is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Oversee afternoon-shift warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, order picking and packing, material handling, inventory accuracy, documentation, and safe forklift use. Lead and schedule team members, maintain safety and ISO procedures, keep the warehouse organized, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with other departments to support production and delivery timelines.
Requirements
Candidates should have warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience and the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team, with strong shipping and receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse safety skills. The role requires certified forklift operation, organizational and communication skills, basic computer proficiency, the ability to work on-site in the afternoon shift and meet physical demands, and a high school diploma or equivalent; additional relevant training or certification is an asset.
Skills
- Warehouse Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Training
- Scheduling
- Shipping and Receiving
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Control
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Safety
- Documentation
- Carrier Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Communication
- Basic Computer Proficiency
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Order Picking
- Packing
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Control
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Certification
- Warehouse Safety
- Carrier Coordination
- Shipping Documentation
- Team Scheduling
- Team Training
- Performance Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO Procedures
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Spreadsheets
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Distribution
- Retail Support