Material Handler Lead – Warehouse Operations

Material Handler Lead – Warehouse Operations

Location: Mississauga, ON

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Employment Type: Contract / Ongoing Opportunity

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Material Handler Lead to support day-to-day warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position . The successful candidate will oversee and support warehouse employees while also assisting with material handling and general labour duties as required. The ideal candidate has previous Team Lead experience in a warehouse, transportation, logistics, or distribution environment and is comfortable working alongside their team on the warehouse floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and oversee warehouse employees in their daily responsibilities.
• Monitor team performance and help achieve operational KPIs.
• Identify operational issues, troubleshoot problems, and communicate resolutions to management.
• Proactively coordinate activities to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.
• Ensure employees follow company SOPs, safety procedures, and operational requirements .
• Troubleshoot and assist with RFID scanners and scanning devices .
• Train, coach, motivate, and provide guidance to team members.
• Provide hands-on support with material handling, package movement, sorting, lifting, and other general labour duties as required.
• Assist team members with their tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Help resolve workplace issues and conflicts professionally.
• Maintain clear communication with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Complete basic computer and administrative tasks related to warehouse operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ year of Team Lead experience in a warehouse, transportation, logistics, distribution, or operational environment.
• Working knowledge of RFID scanning systems/devices .
• College Diploma required ; Logistics or Transportation education is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work with and support a diverse team.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Good computer skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify solutions and improve operational processes.
• Flexible to work afternoon or night shifts when required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to travel locally and to the U.S. occasionally, as required (0–10%).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced warehouse/package sortation environment.
• Regular exposure to conveyor machinery and warehouse noise.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, lifting, and occasional kneeling.
• Ability to work at a computer/desk when required.
• Ability to safely use stairs, ladders, and ramps.