Position Overview: The Warehouse Manager/Supervisor position is responsible for supervising daily warehouse tasks, priorities, and operations of the warehouse, including:
• Supervise the Warehouse team and provide explicit direction on priorities,
• Lead and contribute to a positive performance-based environment,
• Contribute and support Management's growth initiatives,
• Receiving (unloading semi-trucks with forklift, completing receiving documentation),
• shipping (picking and preparing material),
• packaging (preparing pallets, strapping, marking material),
• loading semi-trucks with forklift (dry van and flat deck),
• proper handling and storage of materials/products,
• adhering to proper inventory controls & company policies,
• cleaning/organization warehouse and compound, and other general duties as required.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of forklift experience and material handling (packaging, storing, loading),
• Preference for previous supervisory or management experience,
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, plan and multi-task, in a high-pace environment, with accuracy,
• Excellent communication and ability to multi-task,
• Proven ability to adapt in a high pace environment and maintain a positive environment,
• Proficient computer experience (Microsoft Word & Excel, data entry, email),
• Valid Driver’s License. Experience driving commercial truck(s) is an asset,
• Min. grade 12 education or equivalent,
• Experience with both metric and imperial units of measure. (Ex: footage, inches, pounds),
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
• Experience with industrial equipment: Hydmech, automatic saws, power tools, waterjet,
• Experience with metal (types and shapes) is preferred,
• Min. required competencies: accountability, resourcefulness, punctuality, & detail oriented. Essential Job Functions:
• Execute with accuracy the daily priorities in the warehouse, including fulfilling orders on time, planning and organizing the daily and weekly tasks for the team, and managing inventory with precision,
• Report and contribute to future improvement and performance initiatives as defined by Management,
• Organize inventory and priorities to maximize efficiency,
• Demonstrate and support a positive and performance-based culture,
• Demonstrate proper material handling activities with proper and thorough instruction,
• Prepares, processes (cut-to-length as required), and routes material for shipment,
• Prepares/completes packing lists & Bills of Lading on a timely and accurate basis,
• Loads and unloads materials in accordance with standard operating policies & procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to team and individual performance. Physical Demands:
• Constant walking, bending, and standing throughout the day.
• Repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves.
• Regular requirement to lift 50-80 pounds and occasional lifting of 80+ pounds.
• Occasional climbing of ladders and use of other equipment. ABOUT NEW WEST METALS (“NWM”):
• NWM is a metal distribution company based in Winnipeg, MB serving customers across Canada.
• Recent expansion into a new facility with new equipment.
• Customers include metal fabricators, manufacturers, and machine shops.
• Common products sold include Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel.
• The company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation and benefits (following probation period), and positive carrier development and advancement opportunities. Submit Resumes and References to:
[email protected] All qualified applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
📌 Warehouse Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 New West Metals
📍 Winnipeg