Posted 2 months ago
Warehouse Lead Hand
@ Foremost
Hythe, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a Warehouse Lead at its Hythe facility to lead warehouse and yard operations, shipping, receiving and inventory control. The role supervises a small team, drives safety and continuous improvement, and reports to the General Manager. The posting offers a competitive compensation package, health, dental and disability benefits, paid vacation and an RRSP or pension match.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily warehouse and yard operations with a strong safety focus
- Manage and coach a small warehouse team, including reviews and discipline
- Coordinate shipping, receiving and inventory activity
- Maintain inventory records and oversee cycle counts
Requirements summary:
- Proven lead or supervisory experience in warehouse or manufacturing
- Knowledge of inventory control and material flow
- Experience with Visual or other ERP systems
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Forklift certification an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Foremost
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Full company description
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,993
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 333
- Reported office locations
- 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
- 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
- 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Brand Marketing
- Oil and Gas
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Foremost
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
| View page |
Foremost is seeking a Warehouse Lead to lead safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse and yard operations at our Hythe facility reporting to our General Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, staff coordination, and continuous improvement in support of production and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a day-to-day warehouse and yard operations while promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with safe work practices.
- Manage a small team, including training, supervision, discipline, performance reviews and daily tasks as required.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, material staging, and inventory activities to support production and customer demand.
- Supervise warehouse and yard personnel, assign daily priorities, and provide coaching and guidance.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and complete system transactions for receipts, issues, adjustments, returns, and transfers.
- Oversee cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Ensure warehouse, yard, and equipment areas is organized, clean, and operating effectively.
- Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Production, and Purchasing to resolve issues and improve performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, service, and operating efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience such as supervisor, lead hand, or equivalent in a warehouse, materials, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, and warehouse operations.
- Experience using Visual or other ERP systems, database, or inventory management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Forklift certification, safety training, or manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
The Warehouse Lead’s work is performed in the warehouse, yard, and office environments.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit.www.foremost.ca
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.