Warehouse Team Lead

As North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and the future of our workforce. Our products are responsibly sourced, ensuring environmental integrity while supporting the next generation of industry leaders.

We take pride in fostering career growth, advancing our team members, and creating opportunities for professional development. Driven by innovation and a deep sense of responsibility, we strive to make a lasting, positive impact on our people, customers, and communities.

Requirements

Your Impact

As a Warehouse Team Lead you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our warehouse operations.

If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of designated freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of warehouse.
• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads in accordance with established safety requirements.
• Inspect and verify shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off.
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipping, including bills of lading and invoices.
• Answering incoming calls and resolving customer issues.
• Provide directions to a team of warehouse employees.
• Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly.
• Maintain shift schedules to ensure sufficient employee coverage.
• Analyze departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Ensure that all warehouse employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed.
• Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment.

Your Unique Skills

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Three years of related warehousing experience.

• Experience with coaching and employee development.

• Ability to direct and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals.

• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Ability to identify issues and implement creative solutions to overcome problems.

• Experience monitoring and controlling inventory.

• Must be able to lift 75lbs or more repeatedly.

Benefits

Some of our awesome Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Care Plans
• Incentive Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Development Plan
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Achievement & Service Recognition
• Life Insurance Plan
• RRSP Program
• Wellness & Mental Health Assistance
• Maternity Leave Plan
• Much more!

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

At Upper Canada Forest Products, we recognize that every career journey is unique—and not everyone enters a role with 100% of the required skills and experience. That’s why we embrace and welcome all workplace backgrounds and experiences to apply.