Shipping, Receiving & Final Processing Lead Hand

Full-Time | Day Shift | Edmonton, AB

Pay: $24.00–$29.00 per hour, based on experience

Overview

Source Machine is seeking a hands-on, motivated, and highly organized Lead Hand to help lead the daily operations of our Final Processing Department, including part stamping, zinc phosphate coating, quality inspection support, shipping, receiving, and material handling.

This is a 100% shop-floor position for someone who enjoys working with their hands while also taking responsibility for directing employees, organizing daily priorities, solving problems, and keeping the department running efficiently.

We are looking for someone who has natural leadership ability, takes initiative, and can work independently without requiring constant direction from management.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside the team while helping maintain high standards for productivity, quality, traceability, organization, and on-time delivery.

This position offers the opportunity to develop into a full Department Supervisor role as leadership skills, technical knowledge, and department ownership are demonstrated.

Key ResponsibilitiesHands-On Department Operations

- Actively participate in daily stamping, zinc phosphate coating, shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
- Perform part stamping and identification while ensuring accuracy and material traceability.
- Support zinc phosphate processing, including part preparation, processing, and verification of completed work.
- Assist with quality control activities, including visual inspections, basic dimensional inspections, and completion of inspection documentation as trained and authorized.
- Prepare, package, and ship completed customer orders accurately and on time.
- Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and documentation, and ensure proper identification and storage.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment as required.
- Ensure all work is completed according to established procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Team Leadership & Daily Coordination

- Help lead the daily activities of the Final Processing Department while remaining actively involved in hands-on work.
- Independently organize and prioritize daily tasks based on production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Assign work, communicate expectations, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Provide explicit direction to employees and maintain accountability for productivity, quality, and workplace standards.
- Identify and resolve daily operational problems before they impact production or customer deliveries.
- Work closely with production, quality, and scheduling personnel to coordinate priorities.
- Train and support employees to improve skills, efficiency, and consistency.
- Take initiative and make day-to-day decisions within established procedures without waiting for constant management direction.




- Communicate significant concerns, delays, and improvement opportunities to management.

Organization, Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient department at all times.
- Ensure all materials, work-in-progress, and finished products are properly identified, traceable, and stored in designated locations.
- Maintain accurate records for stamping, phosphate processing, shipping, receiving, and inventory movement.
- Follow and reinforce established quality procedures and safety requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, eliminate wasted time, reduce errors, and increase productivity.
- Help establish consistent work practices and ensure employees follow them.
- Take personal ownership of department organization, equipment care, and overall work quality.

Key Areas of Accountability

- On-Time Delivery: Completing final processing and shipping activities to meet customer commitments.
- Quality & Accuracy: Preventing stamping errors, processing defects, shipping mistakes, and incorrect documentation.
- Material Traceability: Maintaining proper identification and tracking of materials and finished products.
- Department Productivity: Keeping work moving efficiently and ensuring daily priorities are completed.
- Team Performance: Providing clear direction, supporting employees, and following up on assigned work.
- Organization: Maintaining clean, organized, and properly identified work areas.
- Safety & Compliance: Following and reinforcing company procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Taking initiative to improve department efficiency and reduce recurring problems.

Qualifications

Required

- Previous experience in manufacturing, shipping, receiving, warehousing, or industrial operations.
- Previous Lead Hand, team leadership, or supervisory experience, or demonstrated ability to independently coordinate people and daily work.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
- Confidence to provide direction to others and hold employees accountable for assigned tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding product identification, quality, and documentation.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take initiative.
- Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work throughout the entire shift.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Preferred





- Experience in precision manufacturing or machine shop operations.
- Experience with part stamping, metal finishing, phosphate coating, or quality inspection.
- Forklift operating experience.
- Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, API, or other quality-controlled manufacturing environments.
- Previous experience training or leading a small team.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

- Leads by example: Works hard alongside the team and sets the standard for productivity and quality.
- Takes ownership: Sees what needs to be done and takes responsibility for getting it completed.
- Works independently: Can organize their day, establish priorities, and make decisions without constant supervision.
- Is confident leading others: Comfortable giving direction, following up, and addressing issues.
- Stays organized: Keeps people, materials, equipment, and priorities under control.
- Is proactive: Solves problems rather than waiting for someone else to take action.
- Wants to grow: Has the ambition and leadership potential to develop into a Department Supervisor position.

Career Growth Chance

This role is intended for someone who wants to build a long-term career in manufacturing leadership.

The successful candidate will initially focus on mastering all hands-on department processes while demonstrating the ability to independently coordinate daily activities and lead the team.

As they develop technical knowledge, leadership ability, and consistent department results, there will be an opportunity to progress into a Department Supervisor position with increased responsibility.

Advancement will be based on demonstrated performance, initiative, accountability, and leadership ability.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Hands-on leadership experience in a growing precision manufacturing company.
- Opportunity for advancement into a Department Supervisor role.
- Training across multiple manufacturing and final processing operations.
- Supportive team environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Important — Please Read Before Applying

This is a 100% hands-on, shop-floor position.

The successful candidate will spend their entire shift working within the department, actively performing stamping, phosphate processing, quality inspection support, shipping, receiving, and material handling duties while helping lead the team.

We are not looking for someone who only wants to supervise others. We want someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in getting things done, and has the confidence and initiative to lead others by example.

If you are a hardworking, organized, and motivated individual with leadership potential who wants to grow into a supervisory role, we encourage you to apply.

Work Location: In person — Edmonton, Alberta

Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Shipping & Final Processing Lead Hand (Edmonton)
🏢 Source Machine
📍 Edmonton