Shipper Receiver - Lead Hand

Job Identification

Job Title:    

Shipper & Receiver – Lead Hand

Department and Number:    

Operations

Employment Status:    

Full-Time, Hourly

Location of Job:    

Toronto Area - Mississauga

Supervisor Job Title:    

Logistics Supervisor

Job Summary

At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, Shipper & Receiver – Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing all shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. This role leads, trains, and coordinates warehouse staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to safety and operational standards. The role also supports production flow by ensuring timely material distribution and maintaining accurate inventory control.

With our continued growth, we are searching for a motivated individual who is aligned with our culture and has the essential skills and experience described below to take on this career opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and motivate Shipper/Receivers and Material Handlers
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and workflow
• Confirm daily attendance and report absences to management
• Promote a safety-first culture and act as a Health & Safety Champion
• Safely load and offload shipments using forklifts
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Ensure all materials are properly processed and recorded in ERP systems
• Coordinate transportation methods and ensure complete shipping documentation
• Manage inventory control and cycle counts
• Monitor stock levels and ensure material availability for production
• Manage picklists and parts picking processes
• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen projects) and maintain continuous improvement culture
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness
• Compile and provide operational reports as required
• Support continuous improvement mindset across warehouse operations
• Communicate discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues in a timely manner
• Prepare and process returns to suppliers or customers
• Perform packaging

Skills, Education, and/or Experience

• Secondary School Diploma
• 5–7 years of shipping & receiving experience
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience with RF scanners and ERP systems
• Forklift certification (Counterbalance & Raymond Reach)
• Experience preparing shipping documents i.e. Bills of Lading, customs documentation etc.
• Experience with picklists, metal parts handling, and detailed parts picking
• Experience packaging fragile parts safely
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Conditions

Physical Demands:    

• Sitting, walking, lifting, squatting, pushing, or reaching for intermittent or extended periods.

Work Environment:    

• Factory/Warehouse
• May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment while visiting factories.

The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.