Warehouse Lead Hand

Job Title: Warehouse Lead Hand

Location: Milton, ON

Employment: Temp to perm

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $28.00 - $31.00/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity:

• Perform daily warehouse tasks including shipping, receiving, picking, staging, material movement, and order fulfillment.
• Operate material handling equipment in accordance with safety standards.
• Manage material flow from receiving through to customer delivery to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy in compliance with accounting policies.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Use Oracle and other warehouse systems to maintain accurate inventory records and transaction integrity.
• Complete nonconformance reports for defective materials through the NCMR process.
• Follow established returns and RMA processes and coordinate appropriate follow up actions.
• Coordinate disposal of scrap inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Coordinate daily manpower and work assignments while remaining actively involved in warehouse work.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to team members throughout the shift.
• Lead or support morning meetings focused on safety, quality, production priorities, and daily goals.
• Motivate the team by communicating expectations related to productivity, safety, and quality.
• Act as a first point of contact for operational issues, assisting with resolution and escalating when necessary.
• Communicate quality objectives and ensure standards are consistently followed.
• Work collaboratively with other clients' supplying locations to resolve material or shipment issues.
• Communicate over shipments and short shipments to the Materials Department.
• Respond to material status inquiries from office personnel and satellite locations.
• Promote and model safe work practices at all times.
• Inspect equipment and report machinery malfunctions for repair.
• Ensure tow motor maintenance records, rack inspections, lift truck inspections, and ladder inspections are completed as necessary.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve warehouse effectiveness, workflow, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience working in a warehouse.
• 3+ years of RF Experience.
• 2+ years of formal or informal leadership experience, including mentoring or training team members.

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree.
• Experience in a fabrication or assembly environment.
• Forklift license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sense of urgency and time management.
• Ability to lead by example while performing hands on work.
• Effective problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Solid understanding of warehouse safety requirements.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

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