Position Type: Temporary, 6 months

Shift: Night shift, Mon – Fri, starting at 8:00 p.m.– 4:30 am ½ hour unpaid lunch

Pay: $28.70 per hour

Work Environment: Unionized freight warehouse

About the Position

Overland West Freight Lines is seeking a dependable, hands-on Night Shift Operations Lead Hand to support our Kelowna terminal operations for an anticipated six-month period.

This position plays a key role in coordinating overnight warehouse activities, supporting inbound and outbound freight operations, assisting with linehaul movements, and ensuring freight is processed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The successful candidate will help maintain workflow, support warehouse staff, and ensure the operation is ready for the morning shift.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and support nightly inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
- Monitor dock doors, yard activity, and trailer positioning to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Assist with unloading, sorting, staging, and loading LTL and linehaul freight.
- Coordinate freight transfers, split loads, and destination-specific shipments.
- Support trailer shunting, including positioning trailers, moving converters, and opening dock doors as required.
- Review inbound and outbound manifests, delivery receipts (DRs), bills of lading, and related freight documentation.
- Ensure freight is properly identified, sorted, staged, and prepared for delivery or onward transportation.
- Assist with processing incoming shipments and preparing outbound loads for destinations and connecting terminals.
- Communicate with linehaul drivers, dispatch, supervisors, and other terminal personnel regarding freight priorities, delays, and operational requirements.
- Monitor dock and warehouse housekeeping, ensuring freight, skids,



and equipment are organized and work areas remain safe.
- Identify and address operational issues, escalating safety concerns, service delays, or freight discrepancies when necessary.
- Complete end-of-shift paperwork, communicate outstanding tasks, and ensure a smooth handover to the morning team.
- Provide hands-on leadership and direction to warehouse personnel while maintaining company policies and union agreements.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Previous experience in a freight terminal, LTL warehouse, or transportation operation.
- Forklift ticket or experience required
- Knowledge of as400 system would be an asset.
- Previous lead hand, supervisory, or senior warehouse experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of inbound and outbound freight handling and trailer loading procedures.
- Experience with manifests, delivery receipts, bills of lading, and freight documentation.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced overnight operation.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and provide direction to a team.
- Commitment to safe work practices, accurate freight handling, and customer service.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with warehouse operations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

- A temporary employment chance of approximately six months.
- The opportunity to contribute to a busy, established freight terminal.
- A hands-on leadership role with responsibility for supporting nightly operational performance.
- Employment within a unionized warehouse environment, with competitive wages

Pay: From $28.70 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Night Shift Operations Lead Hand (Kelowna)
🏢 Overland West
📍 Kelowna