Warehouse Lead Hand – Langley Township (Port Kells), BC (On-site / Full-Time)
$26.44 - $29.80/hour ($55,000 - $62,000/year) | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Unified Alloys is a leader in providing quality stainless steel and corrosion resistant process piping products across Canada. Since 1976, our reputation for excellence has been built on ethical business practices, exceptional customer service, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Central to our success is our skilled and passionate team, whose dedication drives our continued growth. We foster a collaborative and motivating environment where Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence are at the core of everything we do, enabling us to achieve our goals while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Lead Hand to join our Langley, BC team. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this role assists with all aspects of warehouse operations to keep our workplace safe and efficient. You will lead by example, assist with guiding day to day work and assigning duties, ensure supplies are available and address operational concerns, while stepping in on the floor as needed. You'll play a vital role in supporting our sales and operations teams while maintaining warehouse standards and contributing to our goal of exceptional customer satisfaction.
If you're an experienced warehouse professional ready to step into a leadership role, and you're looking for a role with a consistent daytime schedule, a team that knows your name, and a company that's been around for 50 years, this could be the right fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Support
- Assist with assigning daily tasks and keeping the team focused on shipping, receiving and operational priorities
- Coach and train team members on procedures, equipment and safe work practices
- Correct safety and procedure issues as they arise, and escalate concerns to the Warehouse Manager
- Bring staffing and operational improvement ideas to the Warehouse Manager
- Attend regular team meetings and maintain a professional, collaborative attitude
Order Fulfillment & Shipping
- Cover any warehouse role as needed, including receiving, picking, packing, cutting and loading
- Manage the placement and unloading of large deliveries and keep yard traffic flowing
- Help ensure accuracy and clarity on packing slips, including heat numbers and backorder details
- Confirm outgoing orders are staged and ready for pickup or delivery
Inventory, Quality & Safety
- Investigate quality and inventory discrepancies and follow through on fixes
- Monitor tool and equipment inspections and make sure maintenance issues are addressed
- Make sure health and safety concerns are reported and resolved
- Help keep absence and overtime documentation accurate
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of warehouse experience, ideally in distribution, steel or piping
- Experience leading, coaching or supervising people, formal or informal
- Counterbalance forklift experience required (certification is an asset; additional equipment training provided)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet, indoors and outdoors, for extended periods
- Strong understanding of warehouse practices including sorting, packaging, loading and inventory
- Calm under pressure, with good judgment and a respectful way with different personalities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accountability and commitment to safety
Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (overtime may be required from time to time)
- Compensation: $26.44 - $29.80/hour ($55,000 - $62,000/year), based on experience
- Free on-site parking
Why Join Unified Alloys?
- Regular Schedule: Your core hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime on evenings or weekends may come up from time to time.
- A Team, Not a Headcount: We're a small, tight-knit warehouse, not a facility of hundreds. Your contributions are visible, your name is known, and your work matters to the people around you.
- Family-Owned and Established: We've been a trusted Canadian company since 1976. You're joining an organization with genuine roots and long-term stability.
- Work That Matters: Our products support critical industries across Canada including oil & gas, mining, power generation, water treatment, and food processing.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage, employee assistance program, RRSP matching, paid vacation, plus additional paid sick and flex days.
- Growth & Development: We invest in our people through ongoing training, development programs, and real opportunities to grow your skills and career within the company.
How to Apply:
If you have the experience to lead on the warehouse floor and are ready to contribute to a high-performing warehouse team, we encourage you to apply through easyapply. Please submit your resume and application highlighting your qualifications and experience. Unified Alloys is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. No phone calls please.
Apply at: https://unifiedalloys.easyapply.co.
Company website: www.unifiedalloys.com
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