08 Nov
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Book Depot
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Thorold
08 Nov
Book Depot
Thorold
Team Leader (Inventory Support - Tow Motor)000019 Full Time Thorold, ON, CASalary: $21.80 AnnuallyJob DescriptionTeam Leader (Inventory Support- Tow Motor) – Permanent, Full-Time on AfternoonsGrow With Us Here at Book Depot Inc.!Every workday, you arrive with a Wake Up. Be Awesome. Repeat. attitude, ready to Ride Together. Win Together. with your coworkers and Kick Some Moon Dust to make a meaningful impact in our community and across 80 countries worldwide. Together, we push the limits of what's possible to process new inventory and ship books around the globe every day.You're someone who takes pride in bringing our core purpose of Getting More Books into More Hands to life. With drive, determination, and a team-first mindset, you help create an environment grounded in our core values:WE NOT ME – Success means putting others first. We win when we lift each other up.KICK SOME MOON DUST – We're not afraid to go where no one has gone before. Innovation takes courage.RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. – We believe in team over ego. Together, we move further and faster.WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – Curiosity fuels progress. We never stop learning or trying something new.WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. – A great attitude makes a great day. We bring our best, every day.NO DONKEYS – Life's too short to work with people who make things harder than they need to be.We know you share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation, and we are looking for driven team members like you to apply to expand your skills and experience!We have an exciting opportunity available for a permanent, full time (40 hours per week) Team Leader on our afternoon shift in our Inventory Support department at our Thorold Distribution Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the department group leader and team members while also carrying out book handling tasks efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.Main responsibilities:Working afternoon shifts (5 shifts per week) as assigned, arriving on time and ready to workMust be available to work SaturdaysThe position requires a regular 3:30 p.M. start time for preparation before the 3:45 p.M. shift start.
Shifts run until 12:15 a.M., with additional time required as needed at the beginning and/or end of the shift to complete Team Leader responsibilities based on business needsWorking closely with the Group Leader to understand the team's performance metrics, and mentoring and supporting individual team members to achieve their best resultsOperating a tow motor safely and efficiently to move inventory and orders throughout our distribution centrePicking pallets of product and transporting them to designated areas; putting away pallets ofproduct for storageLoading and unloading pallets of product from trailersCoaching, mentoring, and training team members with process improvements, practices and playing a lead role in onboarding new team membersIdentifying and resolving issues impacting the team's engagement and performance, with the support of the Group Leader as requiredEnsuring team members are aware and compliant with company policies and practicesPromoting a clean, organized, safe and supportive team environmentUpholding safe work practices in accordance with Book Depot Inc.'s Health and Safety ProgramIdentifying and participating in process improvements, including Lean, and other projects as requiredRegular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.E., sorting, restock, shipping)Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and liftingMaintaining Book Depot Inc.'s standards, productivity,
and accuracy levelsUsing our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer ordersOther related responsibilities as requiredPeople & CultureModel Book Depot Inc.'s values in everything you do — and hold others accountable for upholding them, tooFoster our purpose-driven culture — to get more books into more hands — by cultivating a values-aligned, family-friendly, high-performing, and innovative environment, and by recognizing team members who consistently bring this culture to lifeEnsure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goalsChampion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalabilityActively support your team's learning and professional growth by encouraging their participation in Book Depot University (BDU) — and by leading by example as a participant yourselfProvide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your teamQualifications, skills, and abilities:Experience as a forklift operator or similar role is considered an assetDemonstrated experience coaching, training, and mentoring within a warehouse setting is an assetPositive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environmentGood understanding of computersGood English communication skills (oral and written)Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunitiesAbility to work independently, while part of a teamOther considerations:Please note this is an onsite position at our Thorold, ON distribution centre. Our permanent, full-time roles come with excellent perks — including health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program (with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period), and paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose. Please note that CSA approved 'green triangle patch' safety shoes or boots are required for all of our production roles.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume,only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Book Depot Inc. is committed to providing accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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