City : Toronto

Category : Temporary/Contract

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Warehouse Lead Hand for a full-time position in a warehouse environment. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong warehouse experience who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys supporting team performance, safety, and operational excellence.

As a Warehouse Lead Hand, you will be responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities, supporting team members, and ensuring operations are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. You will act as a working leader on the floor, helping drive productivity, quality, and service standards.

• Salary: $25/hour

• Location: Perth, ON

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday

• Contract: Full-time | Temporary

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day direction and support to warehouse team members during assigned shifts

• Assign tasks and organize workflow to meet operational and customer requirements

• Act as the first point of contact for routine questions and issues on the warehouse floor

• Support supervisors in monitoring productivity, quality, and adherence to procedures

• Coordinate shift start-up, work allocation, and end-of-shift activities

• Lead by example through safe work practices, strong attendance, and a positive attitude

• Perform hands-on warehouse duties including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, loading, unloading, and inventory movement

• Ensure orders are completed accurately and on time

• Verify documentation, labels, and shipment information for accuracy

• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and discrepancy resolution

• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and proper product storage

• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures

• Identify and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions

• Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to health and safety standards

• Assist with onboarding and training new employees on processes, equipment, and safety expectations

• Provide coaching and support to team members to improve performance and consistency

• Communicate priorities and operational updates clearly to the team

• Collaborate with supervisors and other departments to resolve operational issues

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help address workflow challenges

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2–5 years of warehouse or distribution experience

• Previous experience in a lead hand or senior warehouse role preferred

• Valid forklift certification and experience operating warehouse equipment

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping/receiving processes

• Experience with warehouse management systems, scanners, or RF technology is an asset

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (including cannabis)

• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills

• Good problem-solving ability and sound judgment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to train and support team members effectively

• Physical ability to perform warehouse duties including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and bending for extended periods

• Comfortable working in varying temperature conditions within a warehouse environment

• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.

• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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