Defined by People. Driven by Ownership. Built for Growth.

At OAK + FORT, we are defined by people who lead with ownership, embrace growth, and bring passion into everything they do. Guided by collaboration, curiosity, and individuality, we foster an environment where teams are empowered to challenge themselves, support one another, and evolve alongside a modern and growing brand. We are currently seeking a Warehouse Lead who plays a key role in overseeing daily operations across inbound, outbound, and inventory management activities within the Distribution Centre. You will work closely with internal teams, carriers, and freight partners to ensure the accurate and timely movement of goods; from dock to stock and stock to shipment. As the Warehouse Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating workloads, maintaining process standards, mentoring team members, and ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Start Here

Start your journey with a team that values initiative, curiosity, and individuality. At OAK + FORT, we encourage self-starters to contribute with confidence, take ownership, and bring their unique perspective from day one. As Warehouse Lead, you will:

- Guide daily warehouse operations, including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and inventory accuracy.
- Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, and the internal Logistics team to ensure timely and accurate product flow.
- Prioritize and assign daily tasks such as container destuffing, order picking, packaging, and shipping preparation.
- Maintain and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process standardization.
- Verify inbound and outbound documentation, including box counts, pallet exchanges, manifests, and shipment logs.
- Waive and release transfer and sales orders (TOs/SOs) and ensure readiness for outbound shipments, including labelling, documentation, and auditing.
- Monitor and update all related tracking logs and shipment reports; communicate shipping ETAs and exceptions as needed.
- Proactively complete and archive receiving and shipping records for audit and investigation purposes.
- Mentor, coach, and develop warehouse associates through ongoing on-the-job training and feedback.
- Ensure fragile and high-value products are handled and packed according to company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Belong Here

We are people powered. Through collaboration, respect, and open communication, we create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and connected by a shared passion for delivering elevated experiences together.



At OAK + FORT, you will:

- Join a team that values authenticity and individuality
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Be empowered to share ideas, challenge convention, and make an impact
- Build meaningful relationships with customers and teammates alike
- Contribute to a culture rooted in passion, creativity, and growth

Grow Here

We believe growth comes from challenging ourselves to go above and beyond. By embracing change, taking initiative, and continuously evolving, our teams build meaningful careers while growing alongside an ever-evolving brand. At OAK + FORT, you will have opportunities to:

- Develop your leadership and business management skills
- Grow within a rapidly evolving retail organization
- Take on new challenges and contribute to strategic initiatives
- Learn through hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing development
- Build a meaningful career with a team that values ownership, growth, and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

- Previous leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations, including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and inventory management.
- Experience coordinating with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal logistics/transportation teams.
- Working knowledge of shipping and receiving documentation.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members through on-the-job training and feedback.
- Robust understanding of warehouse operations, SOPs, and process standardization.
- Embrace a self-starter mindset by asking questions, challenging the status quo, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve processes, efficiency, and service levels.
- Demonstrates our Above + Beyond value through a hands-on leadership approach, stepping in to support the team and business whenever operational priorities arise.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Solid organizational, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced workplace.
- Experience handling fragile or high-value goods according to company standards is an asset.
- Forklift and First Aid certification is an asset.
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a skilled, organized, and logical manner.





Why You'll Love It Here

- Extremely generous employee discount starting from day one
- Health and dental benefits (for eligible positions only)
- Paid vacation time off (for eligible positions only)
- An opportunity be a part of our growth journey
- Access to training and development programs
- Work amongst an exceptionally talented team

Our Values

ABOVE + BEYOND We strive for something greater than ourselves.

SELF STARTER

Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.

UNIQUELY YOU

We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.

CHANGE DRIVER

We embrace change and never fear what’s next.

PEOPLE POWERED

At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.

Our Hiring Process:

We strive to provide an outstanding experience to every individual who shows interest in our organization. Our goal is to ensure that you receive clear communication, regular updates and have a dedicated recruiter to support your hiring journey with us. We believe that every candidate journey should be unique, and that honesty, integrity and transparency are carried throughout. Once you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect:

- A response confirming that we have received your application.
- Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team.
- We will respond to every application to ensure you know where you stand.
- Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a recruiter or hiring manager.
- Your first connection is a 30-minute phone interview.
- You can expect potentially two additional interviews with the hiring team.
- We will request professional references before extending a final offer of employment.

OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.

📌 Warehouse Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 OAK + FORT
📍 Vancouver