Who We Are:

Future Transfer is a leading warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics company bringing pride, excellence, and innovation to the agriculture, industrial chemical, and consumer products industries. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, we deliver strategic national warehousing, advanced logistics, tolerance-specific custom formulation, packaging, and transloading services.

We bring innovation that is authentic and measurable, supported by a company-wide culture of empowered, solution-driven thinkers. Our core strength is ingenuity – developed through encouragement, collaboration, and continuous improvement – allowing us to balance business priorities with meaningful community impact.

Future Transfer is a growing story – join us and tell your part.

Why Work With Us?

- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP matching program
- Non-Registered Savings Plan (NRSP) program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, and safety shoes
- Paid vacation
- Employee referral bonus
- Team lunches, promotional gear, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year
- Ongoing training, growth, and development opportunities

Job Summary:

We currently have an open position for a Production Lead Hand to join our team on the day shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm). The Production Lead Hand is a hands-on role that heavily involves leading and planning, with a smaller portion dedicated to direct involvement in tasks. Key responsibilities include ensuring area safety, overseeing work completion and delivery, assigning tasks to team members, controlling work-in-process inventory, applying 5S principles, measuring process performance, addressing material and equipment issues, providing process training, and coaching employee performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead daily huddle meetings, set goals, delegate tasks, and track team
- Organize tasks based on production schedules, resolve or escalate production problems, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery
- Communicate regularly with the team about responsibilities, goals and production issues
- Provide updates to supervisors on production performance and personnel issues
- Provide coaching and guidance to staff under the direction of the Production Supervisor




- Act as a subject matter expert on R4 and equipment operation
- Lead by example, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and strong work ethics
- Direct daily activities and ensure proper training for new hires
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper tracking of on-site products
- Address material shortages, machine issues, and safety concerns, and escalate as needed
- Work with Supervisor to assess workload, allocate labor efficiently, and manage shift priorities to meet KPIs
- Perform end of campaign inventory counts to ensure physical counts align with records
- Promote and enforce daily housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organized workplace
- Prepare materials, job assignments, and production lineup
- Communicate maintenance issues related to facilities and equipment to the appropriate authorities
- Monitor staff tasks to ensure accuracy and timeliness of production
- Assist staff in understanding their roles and achieving production targets related to quality and quantity
- Identify production issues and communicate them to the Supervisor promptly
- Ensure all required documentation, checks, and reports are completed during your shift
- Identify challenges, improve processes, and ensure productivity goals are met
- Facilitate teamwork, coach employee performance and implement or escalate team suggestions
- Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed
- Ensure smooth shift transition by sharing critical information with the next shift and shutting down equipment at the end of the shift
- Ensure safe work practices and equipment use and proper PPE as well as meeting the safety, quality and production targets by maintaining compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Minimum 2 years of counterbalance forklift experience is required




- Previous Lead Hand experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Previous experience handling chemicals considered an asset
- Experience working in a continuous improvement environment, focusing on process and procedural enhancements
- Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment
- Knowledge of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and safe chemical handling practices
- Safety, Quality and continuous improvement oriented
- Basic math, communication & problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions from the Production Supervisor and contribute to team goals
- Must be able to lead a multicultural team effectively
- Strong attention to detail and exhibits responsiveness in time-sensitive situations
- Must be self-motivated and committed to the attainment of area/site goals
- Ability to identify and address health and safety concerns in the workplace

Working Conditions:

- Manual dexterity required to work with pumps and other associated equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Work hazardous chemicals

Our Commitment:

Future Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering an setting of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

Safety is our priority and is both the starting point and foundation for all aspects of our business. Safe transport and storage of products, safe operational practices, and safe working conditions enable us to protect our employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment.

To learn more about our company, visit: www.futuretransfer.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please click apply to submit your resume!

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- counterbalance forklift: 2 years (required)

Location:

- Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Lead Hand (Canada)
🏢 Future Transfer Co.
📍 Canada