Lead Hand
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Summary
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Lead Hand at Ryerson, you will be responsible for providing direction to warehouse operatives as well as carrying out assigned duties under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor. In addition, this role is required to lead by example by adhering to and enforcing safety protocols.
This position will work out of our Hervo St branch in Winnipeg, MB.
Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Roles And Responsibilities
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Lead Hand at Ryerson, you will be responsible for providing direction to warehouse operatives as well as carrying out assigned duties under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor. In addition, this role is required to lead by example by adhering to and enforcing safety protocols.
This position will work out of our Hervo St branch in Winnipeg, MB.
Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Roles And Responsibilities
- Coordinates work to assigned staff as per directives of the Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager.
- Trains, motivates and mentors’ new staff in all activities related to order filling, shipping, receiving and stock control.
- Monitors warehouse staff to ensure employees are following company policies and safe work practices.
- Ensures drivers and trucks are operated efficiently through proper planning.
- Creates load plans in SAP as well as other receiving updates
- Ensures pre-shift inspections for all equipment in area of responsibility are completed.
- Liaises with sales and administrative departments to troubleshoot orders, quality, and inventory issues.
- Coordination of 3rd party trucks and couriers for pick-ups and deliveries.
- Performs all work with adherence to health, safety and environmental practices and maintains good housekeeping standards in the work area.
- Loading/unloading of trucks for interbranch and customer deliveries.
- Other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- 3 – 5 years of experience in a warehouse setting (metals industry experience preferred).
- Supervisory experience considered an asset.
- Training certifications preferred in forklift operations, crane operations and First Aid/CPR.
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to independently problem solve issues
- Mechanical aptitude and experience operating machinery.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel); SAP experience is an asset.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate warehouse staff and daily activities, including order filling, shipping, receiving, stock control, load planning, and equipment inspections. Promote safe work practices, mentor employees, coordinate carriers, resolve order and inventory issues, and load or unload trucks.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of warehouse experience, with metals industry experience preferred; supervisory experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong communication and problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; forklift, crane, and First Aid/CPR certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Warehouse Coordination
- Staff Training and Mentoring
- Safety Compliance
- Order Filling
- Shipping and Receiving
- Stock Control
- Load Planning
- SAP
- Equipment Inspections
- Inventory Troubleshooting
- Forklift Operation
- Crane Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
- Transportation
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Metals Industry
- Order Filling
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Stock Control
- Warehouse Supervision
- Staff Training
- Safety Protocols
- Load Planning
- SAP
- Equipment Inspections
- Inventory Management
- Third-Party Carriers
- Forklift Operations
- Crane Operations
- First Aid
- CPR
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Housekeeping
- Truck Loading and Unloading