Team Lead

Are you an experienced, proactive Team Lead ready to take the next step in your career within the fast-paced manufacturing & logistics industry? As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad connects exceptional candidates with premier employers across Canada. For this high-impact opportunity, our recruitment specialists—who are recognized experts in their fields—are partnering with a prominent Canadian transportation and freight carrier located in Surrey, British Columbia, to find an organized and dependable Team Lead to oversee cross-dock terminal operations. In this role, you will be working directly for our client at their Surrey distribution terminal, driving operational efficiency, safety compliance, and team performance across critical dock and dispatch workflows.

What you need to know:

Location: Surrey, BC
PM or Graveyard shifts are available!
Shift times: 2:00 PM -10:30 PM OR 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM , Monday to Friday.
Wage: $25 to $26 +$1 premium for GY
FL ticket is required for sit down counterbalance
Location is transit accessible
Steel toed boots required

If you are looking to gain experience within a Warehouse Distribution, apply now! We looking for to hearing from you!




Advantages
• Earn a highly competitive salary rate of $25 to $26 +$1 premium for GY per hour, reflecting the skilled nature of this specialized logistics role.
• Work in Surrey, a thriving geographic hub for the manufacturing & logistics industry, offering long-term career stability.
• Join a dynamic, fast-paced cross-dock environment that will genuinely challenge and expand your operational skill set.
• Gain invaluable experience working with a top-tier employer within Randstad’s extensive network of manufacturing & logistics clients.
• Receive dedicated, ongoing support from Randstad’s expert recruiters who are deeply committed to your professional growth.

Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end dock and dispatch execution, including inbound trailer unloading, freight sortation, city preloads, and preparation for morning operations.
• Execute the daily dock plan with precision, entering driver runs and routing updates directly into the TruckMate transportation management software.
• Coordinate the timely arrival and departure of city pickup and delivery (P&D) units as well as scheduled inbound and outbound linehaul trailers.
• Supervise specialized freight sortation, oversee barcode scanning accuracy, and prepare handheld RF scanners alongside route paperwork for city drivers.
• Follow structured unload plans, sort palletized freight, optimize hold trailer capacity, and organize staged preloads upon run completions.
• Print shipping manifests, generate working copies, and systematically audit and match driver bills of lading (BOLs) to maintain documentation accuracy.
• Assign daily dock duties to crew members, manage dock door allocations, and coordinate closely with the yard shunter for trailer moves.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free dock environment, actively stepping in on physical material handling activities when freight volumes require.
• Coordinate inbound offloading schedules, verify freight labelling and stickering, and prepare appointment trailers for next-day dispatch.
• Collaborate closely with planning coordinators and shift supervisors to prioritize inbound freight, maximize door utilization, and balance workflow.
• Support in-bond freight control procedures and contribute to outbound terminal process improvements within the transport management system.
• Ensure operational continuity across shift transitions by conducting comprehensive handovers, verifying equipment readiness, and briefing incoming teams.
• Participate in ongoing cross-training covering advanced transport software systems, customs compliance, trip creation, and linehaul planning.

Qualifications
• Sit down counterbalance forklift license is required.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in a fast-paced cross-dock facility; this is strictly not a standard pallet-moving warehouse role.
• Deep, practical knowledge of LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) operations and the ability to seamlessly adapt to arriving freight demands.
• A proven track record of working independently, demonstrating the ability to stay productive without constant supervision.
• Exceptional physical stamina and the capacity to manually handle, stage, and secure varying types of freight safely.
• High-level accuracy in matching physical goods to complex shipping documents within the demanding manufacturing & logistics sector.
• Punctuality and reliable transportation to the cross-dock facility located in the bustling logistics sector of Surrey.

Summary
If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity for you, look no further!
We are also accepting referrals and offer a bonus that will put extra cash into your pocket- ask us about it to learn more.

To apply, please send your resumes to:

asya.zincirci@randstad.ca or wesley.chung@randstad.ca

For more opportunities with us, please visit the link below
https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/explore-sectors/

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