- Salary
- C$30 – C$45/hr
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join their Alberta distribution center. Salary is commensurate with experience. We also offer a very competitive benefits package covering group insurance and retirement plans.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, and working under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Distribution Manager in the execution of managerial duties of the Alberta warehouse. The Warehouse Supervisor will also be responsible for managing the warehouse in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.
Key Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assists the Distribution Manager with supervising, training, motivating, coaching and monitoring the performance of the warehouse team.
- Works with the Distribution Manager to warehouse staff in daily activities.
- Assists with building opening, close down procedures and building security (setting alarms and security contact). Ensures the front entrance and shipping docks are clear of debris, snow and ice.
- Ensures all orders and member/vendor orders and returns are picked, packed, and shipped properly ensuring productivity standards and shipping timelines are achieved.
- Coordinates the cleaning of the warehouse, shipping and docking area.
- Investigates and responds to member’s requests, complaints and/or issues in a timely fashion ensuring optimum member satisfaction.
- Maintains warehouse storage and creates space for new and expanding product lines.
- Assists Product Sales Representatives with reviewing product lines.
- Enforces job procedures and company policies and procedures; continuously improves work processes.
- Assists with administrative duties such as pre-receiving, data entry, preparing envelopes for Head Office and filing.
- Works with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to continue the distribution center’s excellent health and safety record.
- Other general duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a related position.
- Supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
- Familiarity with computerized order processing systems and in the following computer environments: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Experience using computerized scanning equipment.
- Knowledge of alpha numeric systems.
- Certified Forklift Operator experienced with sit-down/stand-up counter-balance forklift, scissor-lift reach truck, stock-picker and power-walkie.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the following:
- Ability to work cohesively with employees and managers as part of a team.
- Ability to direct, lead and maintain supervision of warehouse associates.
- Strong aptitude for numbers and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines.
- Detailed oriented and excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Possess a high level of professionalism and integrity while maintaining the confidentiality of all organizational related matters.
- A passion for ensuring that safe working practices are followed to maintain an excellent health and safety record.
We thank you for your interest in our position! Only those applicants that respond to our pre-qualifying questionnaire and who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.
Please check out our website at www.eqstaffingsolutions.com to view all our job postings.
Please check out our website at www.eqstaffingsolutions.com to view all our job postings.
Skills
ExcelForklift
