Evening Warehouse Supervisor

About us

Proudfoots Incorporated is a locally owned and operated building supply, hardware, & general merchandise retailer. We operate two Home Hardware Building Centers in Stellarton & Pictou Nova Scotia. We have grown significantly over the past number of years and now employ 120 staff members at peak season. We care about our employees and believe we are a good place to work. Our current roster of staff has been working for the company for a combined 700+ years.

About the position

The Evening Warehouse Supervisor (EWS) will ensure the lumberyard and warehouse operate properly in the evening. The EWS will ensure customers receive a superior customer experience and that the student evening crew is safe, productive, and completes their assigned tasks. The EWS is responsible for putting away incoming stock shipments, refilling products from overstock locations, picking orders, and loading trucks. They will ensure staff under their supervision follow company policies and procedures and keep the warehouse and lumberyard clean and ready for customers. In addition to these evening responsibilities, they will also be responsible for the backyard section for both day and evening shifts which includes shingles, roof rack, foam insulation, rebar & mesh, and door/window container.

Responsibilities:

-Assist the Warehouse and Lumberyard Manager in fostering a safe work culture

-Ensure that all staff under your supervision adhere to safe work practices and procedures

-Responsible for assigning tasks to employees under your supervision

-Effectively lead and manage student employees

-Must lead by example, coach, and treat all employees with respect

-Deliver friendly and attentive customer service

-Ensure the evening crew proactively seeks out customers and promptly waits on them

-Responsible for maintaining proper coverage in the warehouse and lumberyard

-Ability to communicate professionally over the radio to ensure excellent service

-Assist with resolving issues that arise

-Maintain an exceptionally clean and professional work area

-Assist customers in the Backyard Section

-Ensure proper processes are followed for garbage and recycling

-Maintain a tidy backyard that is easy to navigate trailers

-Ensure all product is kept in their proper locations and overstock areas to minimize damage

-Rotate stock (FIFO) and put returns away daily

-Work closely with the Warehouse and Lumberyard Manager to set priorities and ensure to-do lists are utilized

Requirements:

-Previous experience in a leadership role is considered an asset

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-Able to bend, twist and reach

-Able to lift 75 lbs

-Comfortable working in all weather conditions (heat, cold, sun, rain and snow)

Schedule:

Two Options

Monday-Friday 11 am-8 pm

OR

Sunday 9:45 am-5 pm, and Monday- Thursday 11 am-8 pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stellarton, NS B0K 5V4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stellarton, NS B0K 5V4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person