Warehouse Lead (Calgary)

Department: Warehouse Location: Calgary Compensation: $26.00 / hour Hi there, we’re Article. We’re an online furniture company, renowned for its home delivery experience. As a Warehouse Lead, you will unload containers of boxed furniture, organize the warehouse, and stage outgoing orders for our home delivery trucks. In addition, you will be using your leadership skills with leading, coaching, and supporting the warehouse team. Why Article? Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours a week Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Location: 292031 Wagon Wheel Blvd, Balzac, Alberta, T4A 0E2 - $26/HR - 29 paid days off between vacation, wellness, and holiday (details below) - 4% RRSP matched contribution - 45% discount on all Article furniture - Paid uniforms & safety boots We walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a safe workplace of respect, fairness, and fun. What You'll Do - Leading, coaching, and supporting the warehouse team - Maintain and report on multiple key performance indicators related to safety and productivity - Embodying and demonstrating Article’s values and principles in all decision-making and actions - Picking and packing furniture - Loading and unloading trucks for deliveries - Moving stock around the warehouse - Maintaining good housekeeping in work areas - Processes returned items, cleaning or otherwise preparing them to be returned to stock Requirements Must-haves - Legally able to work in Canada - Completion of a criminal background check - Reliable method of transportation - Able to routinely lift 50 lbs. of merchandise by yourself. - Able to handle heavy items (100-300+ lbs.) with team members and/or proper lifting equipment. - Work on your feet throughout the shift - Strong communication skills in English Qualifications - Previous experience as a lead (or above) in a warehouse setting - Proven ability to coordinate and direct warehouse operations - Team-first attitude with a strong sense of accountability Skills & Strengths - Reliable, resourceful, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment - Comfortable following instructions and jumping in to help wherever needed - Organized and able to manage your time effectively - High level of ownership and ability to work independently - Strong interpersonal skills—you’re someone people like working with Technical Skills - Proficient with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite - Familiarity with warehouse practices like cycle counting, container loading/unloading, replenishment, and workforce scheduling Benefits The fine print - Vacation & Sick/Wellness Days - 48 hours Sick/Wellness (6 days, accrued annually) - 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day - 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually) - Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages - $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being - TELUS Health App - Mental Health Assistance/Counseling - Virtual medical appointments - Other Benefits/Perks - 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount - 4% - 401K match #INDARTICLEWH Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring At Article, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. We want to get to know the real you, not an AI-generated version. Here are some guidelines around Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and what we expect from you. From us, you can expect that humans make hiring decisions. Criminal Background Checks Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted. The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be made on a case-by-case basis, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position. Work Authorization Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship. For US-based roles, Article participates in E-Verify Be Aware of Scam Jobs/ Recruitment Fraud Click here for more information on Scam Jobs. If you receive a suspicious message or job offer claiming to be from Article, please do not engage. Forward the message to so we can investigate. Equal Chance Statement At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are related to a disability or another protected characteristic. Applicants can also request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by notifying the hiring team or emailing . This email is dedicated to accommodation requests only—non-related messages will not receive a response. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nz0cw