Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control

Who We Are:

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.

After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect:

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.

• Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home.

• Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place.

• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.

• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).

• Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.

• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.

• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control

The Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control supports daily material movement within a manufacturing environment. This role coordinates shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities that directly support production flow, on-time order fulfillment, and accuracy of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. The Assitant Lead Hand provides floor-level leadership, trains employees, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Shift: Monday to Thursday (7:00 Am to 4:00 Pm), Friday (7:00 Am to 1:00 Pm)

Pay Rate: Between $25.31 to $27.31

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

Shipping

• Plan and stage outbound orders based on production schedules ; verify pick accuracy and packaging standards.
• Create shipping documents (BOL, packing lists, courier labels) and coordinate carrier pickups.
• Ensure shipments meet customer requirements and on-time dispatch targets.
• Conduct final quality checks; address discrepancies before release.

Receiving

• Receive and inspect incoming sheet metal, steel coils, fabricated parts, and raw materials.
• Identify damages or shortages; work with Purchasing/Production to resolve.
• Direct put-away to proper locations; maintain 5S in receiving areas.
• Update system transactions promptly to maintain inventory accuracy.

Inventory Control

• Lead daily cycle counts and investigate variances; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain bin/location integrity; support stock rotation (FIFO) and lot/serial tracking.
• Monitor min/max levels; flag replenishment needs and slow-moving/obsolete items.
• Prepare routine inventory reports for operations leadership.

Leadership & Coordination

• Assign and follow up on tasks; balance workloads across the team.
• Train employees on SOPs, safety, and equipment; reinforce standard work.
• Promote a safe workplace; conduct hazard observations and support incident reporting.
• Act as point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders (Production, Purchasing, Quality).
• Escalate equipment, quality, and schedule risks to the Supervisor/Manager.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• High school or college diploma
• 2–4 years of warehousing/logistics experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory control responsibilities.
• Experience handling sheet metal, steel coils, or heavy industrial materials is required.
• Prior Lead Hand or team coordination experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Comfort with ERP/WMS transactions (e.g., receipts, picks, transfers, cycle counts).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry/reporting.
• Strong attention to detail; able to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Solid communication skills and ability to coach.
• Valid forklift license/certification; experience with counterbalance and/or reach truck would be an asset.
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs; use of forklifts/pallet jacks.

Artificial Intelligence may be used to assist with screening applications for this position.

Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.