Warehouse Team Lead

Flocor Inc., is subsidiary of Deschenes Group Inc. and a leader in the industrial pipes, valves and fittings distribution industry. We are searching for a Warehouse Team Lead for our Ottawa, ON Warehouse site. The individual is responsible for the daily movement of product, materials and machinery inside and outside of the warehouse facility using a combination of manual and mechanical means. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a warehouse environment as well. The success candidate will possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude support by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position is responsible for the daily movement of product, materials and machinery inside and outside of the warehouse facility using a combination of manual and mechanical means. This position is also responsible to complete customer orders, receive incoming shipments, re-stock inventory, pack and load orders for shipment and complete all necessary documents. Computer literacy and attention to details is required. Job Duties Team Leadership Lead, coach, and support warehouse associates during daily operations. Assign work based on operational priorities, staffing levels, and delivery schedules. Provide training and guidance on warehouse processes, equipment use, safety practices, and quality expectations. Monitor attendance, productivity, and work quality; escalate performance or conduct concerns to the Branch Manager. Promote teamwork, accountability, respect, and a positive workplace culture. Lead by example in following all health and safety policies and procedures. Conduct daily safety checks of work areas and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly. Ensure associates use required personal protective equipment and operate material-handling equipment safely. Maintain compliance with company procedures, transportation requirements, and applicable workplace regulations. Warehouse Operations Coordinate daily receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping activities. Ensure customer orders are picked, verified, and shipped accurately and on time. Prioritize urgent orders, transfers, returns, and delivery requirements. Maintain organized, clean, and clearly labelled warehouse areas. Support inventory counts, cycle counts, stock investigations, and discrepancy resolution. Help manage damaged goods, returns, and non-conforming materials according to established procedures. Load trucks, load in proper sequence for efficient delivery, ensure all product/material loaded is secure and safe prior to vehicle movement Unload trucks, ensure correct documentation is received and completed, receive and re-stock inventory, verifies accuracy of product/material match with labels, bins/shelving/storage locations, places inventory in correct location, advises of any errors or discrepancies Responsible on a daily basis to ensure all equipment is in good working condition, pre-start up and maintenance checklists are completed and submitted; to immediately communicate mechanical/maintenance issues to supervision Ensure warehouse and storage yard is properly maintained in a clean and orderly manner; products, materials and machinery are moved and stored in a safe fashion Responsible to respond to warehouse inquiries as required/requested; liaise with sales personnel as required/requested, to actively assist in the identification, communication and correction of warehouse errors Responsible to participate in and promote the Company Health and Safety Program; to undertake training as required/requested; to ensure adherence to all Health and Safety guidelines Other duties as assigned Qualifications Secondary School Diploma Up to a minimum two (2) year of experience in a warehouse environment, preferably with experience operating mechanical lifting devices handling equipment) Previous experience leading, training or supervising a team A combination of education and experience Bilingual (French & E…

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