Material Handler Lead – Warehouse Operations

Location: Mississauga, ON

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Employment Type: Contract / Ongoing Opportunity

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Material Handler Lead to support day-to-day warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position . The successful candidate will oversee and support warehouse employees while also assisting with material handling and general labour duties as required. The ideal candidate has previous Team Lead experience in a warehouse, transportation, logistics, or distribution workplace and is comfortable working alongside their team on the warehouse floor.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, support, and oversee warehouse employees in their daily responsibilities.
- Monitor team performance and help achieve operational KPIs.
- Identify operational issues, troubleshoot problems, and communicate resolutions to management.
- Proactively coordinate activities to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.
- Ensure employees follow company SOPs, safety procedures, and operational requirements .
- Troubleshoot and assist with RFID scanners and scanning devices .
- Train, coach, motivate, and provide guidance to team members.
- Provide hands-on support with material handling, package movement, sorting, lifting, and other general labour duties as required.
- Assist team members with their tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
- Help resolve workplace issues and conflicts professionally.




- Maintain clear communication with employees, supervisors, and management.
- Complete basic computer and administrative tasks related to warehouse operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

- 1+ year of Team Lead experience in a warehouse, transportation, logistics, distribution, or operational environment.
- Working knowledge of RFID scanning systems/devices .
- College Diploma required ; Logistics or Transportation education is considered an asset.
- Robust leadership skills with the ability to work with and support a diverse team.
- Ability to train, coach, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Good computer skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to identify solutions and improve operational processes.
- Flexible to work afternoon or night shifts when required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Ability to travel locally and to the U.S. occasionally, as required (0–10%).

Work Workplace & Physical Requirements

- Fast-paced warehouse/package sortation environment.
- Regular exposure to conveyor machinery and warehouse noise.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform pushing, pulling, lifting, and occasional kneeling.
- Ability to work at a computer/desk when required.
- Ability to safely use stairs, ladders, and ramps.

📌 Material Handler Lead – Warehouse Operations (Mississauga)
🏢 Arrow Workforce Solutions
📍 Mississauga