Shift Lead

Location: Vancouver, BC - On Site

Hiring Range: $19.00 - $20.50/hour

Day Shift: 7 AM - 3 PM

About Us:

Friendlier is the leading clean-tech in Canada dedicated to simplifying the switch from single-use to reusable packaging. With our innovative turnkey reusable packaging solution, we aim to revolutionize the way businesses approach packaging, by making sustainability easy and accessible. Our mission is to drive positive environmental impact while offering convenience and cost savings to our clients. We are building our new Vancouver facility! We are searching for our first Shift Lead.

About the Role:

As theShift Lead at Friendlier, you will report to the Operations Lead, and be part of building our new Vancouver facility. The Shift Lead is responsible for supporting, training and overseeing daily operations with the Dishwash Operators to ensure the daily operations run smoothly. Ensuring targets, employee performance, accuracy and efficiency of the operations workflow are met. Maintaining an organized and safe environment throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the dishwash team to ensure targets and work flow are met.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities for efficient workflow.
• Assist with training, coaching, and support to improve team performance.
• Lead by example, arrive early to prepare for shift start.
• Conduct preshift meetings & stretches.
• Ensure time and attendance, punctuality and the break time process is followed.
• Prepare shift reports for inventory, equipment, incidents, and concerns.
• Communicate shift targets and productivity goals.
• Shadow the Operations Lead.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area, ensuring SOPs and 5S is completed daily.
• Monitor dishwashing process for quality and efficiency.
• Support all areas; Intake, scan, 2nd scan, wash, dry, sort, and package returned products.
• JHSC Member, ensure compliance with safety protocols and First Aid.
• Attend Training and Development Workshops.

What you Bring:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience working in an operations environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, guide and motivate the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team
• Familiar with computer software in order to complete reports.
• Other duties as required

Physical Requirements:

• Strength Guidelines: Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Motion Parameters: Ability to stand for duration of the shift; involves bending & twisting.
• Vision and Hearing Requirements:
• Will be required to use a computer or tablet throughout the shift.
• Psychological Demands: Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.

PPE Requirements;

• CSA, non-slip Safety shoes
• Gloves
• Hair net

Working Conditions:

The facility can be subject to humidity, moisture, temperature fluctuations. Expect odors, food residue, mold when handling the used containers.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or 2SLGBTQI+ identity. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment for all. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.