Warehouse Team Leader at Aerotek — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader Job Description The Warehouse Team Leader supports day-to-day operations by guiding a team of warehouse associates, coordinating key warehouse activities, and ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. This role actively participates in shift preparation, communicates clearly with management and other departments, and helps maintain smooth, accurate, and timely warehouse workflows. Responsibilities Lead and support a team of warehouse associates by providing clear guidance, on-the-job training, and constructive performance feedback. Allocate and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, replenishment, loading, and inventory control, to meet operational targets. Coordinate labour requests and staffing support for other departments as needed to ensure overall operational efficiency. Prepare effectively for each shift by organizing tasks, resources, and priorities, and provide thorough handovers to the next shift to set them up for success. Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with warehouse team members, management, and other departments to support smooth operations. Monitor workflow and address issues or bottlenecks promptly to maintain productivity and service levels. Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organized, and safe by promoting and enforcing housekeeping and safety standards. Use material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts, safely and in compliance with company policies and certifications. Review and manage work orders accurately to support timely and correct order processing. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, safety, and efficiency within the warehouse. Essential Skills 3+ years of experience in a warehouse team lead or warehouse supervisory role. 5+ years of experience working in a distribution centre environment. Proficiency in warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, picking, replenishment, loading, and inventory control. Experience working with work orders and related warehouse documentation. Valid material handling equipment (MHE) certifications, including forklift certification. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and support a team. Effective communication skills to interact with team members, management, and other departments. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to prepare for shifts and ensure smooth handovers. Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Willingness and ability to work straight afternoon shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in building supplies or plumbing wholesale environments is an asset. Previous experience in a high-volume distribution centre is an advantage. Familiarity with coordinating cross-departmental labour and support. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to operational issues. Attention to detail when handling inventory, documentation, and work orders. Why Work Here? You will join a workplace that invests in your well-being and long-term success through comprehensive benefits available from day one, access to an on-site gym, and vacation accrual that supports work-life balance. The environment values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute meaningfully to a stable and well-organized operation. Work Environment This role is based in a distribution centre environment with straight afternoon shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You will work on-site in a warehouse setting that involves regular use of material handling equipment such as forklifts and other MHE, and you will handle shipping, receiving, picking, replenishment, and loading activities. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, and provides access to an on-site gym for employee use. The dress code is typical for a warehouse environment, focusing on practical, safe attire suitable for operating equipment and performing physical tasks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vaughan, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.25 - $27.25/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Vaughan,ON. À propos d'Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.