Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor – Afternoon Shift
Employer: Performance Food Group
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Work For Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship – Warehouse Supervisor
About Performance Food Group
At Performance Food Group, we are dedicated to delivering the goods—providing high-quality food distribution services across North America. Our Burnaby location is currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented leader to play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient warehouse operations. Join Performance Food Group today and help us deliver the goods! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to make a difference in a rewarding role with growth potential.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Health & Wellness Benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- RRSP contributions.
- Paid Direct Drug Card.
- Scholarship opportunities for children of employees.
- Paid Time Off.
- Growth opportunities to advance your career in a supportive, inclusive environment.
- A culture of recognition, rewards, and respect, focused on employee safety and satisfaction.
Position Overview
As a Warehouse Supervisor on the afternoon shift, you will be responsible for overseeing the productivity, safety, and overall efficiency of our warehouse operations. Working under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager, you will supervise and support warehouse employees, ensuring the seamless flow of operations and fostering a positive, safety-conscious workplace culture.
You will need to be a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can manage various warehouse functions while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team and make a significant impact on operational success.
Primary Responsibilities
As the Warehouse Supervisor, your day-to-day duties will include:
- Supervising warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Communicating daily with warehouse associates and ensuring that all processes are followed.
- Collaborating with team leads on workload management and employee movements.
- Assisting in the hiring, interviewing, training, and evaluation of warehouse staff.
- Maintaining records of attendance, productivity, and employee performance.
- Monitoring and replenishing warehouse supplies to ensure operational continuity.
- Ensuring all equipment is in working condition and coordinating repairs when necessary.
- Organizing and planning work and resource flow to maintain smooth operations.
- Collaborating with other supervisors to improve communication, production, and quality.
- Supervising merchandise restocking for order selection staff and ensuring stock availability.
- Generating detailed daily reports for warehouse management and making necessary adjustments to improve process efficiency.
- Leading by example in promoting safe work practices as per Core-Mark’s safety policies.
Qualifications and Skills
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and supervise multiple employees.
- A detail-oriented mindset, ensuring both safety and productivity are prioritized.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Dedication to fostering a positive, family-oriented workplace culture.
- Experience in warehouse supervision or a related field is preferred.
How To Get Visa Sponsorship As A Foreigner
Getting visa sponsorship as a foreigner typically involves finding an employer, educational institution, or other authorized entity in the country you wish to visit or move to who is willing to sponsor your visa application. Here’s a general guide on how you can go about getting visa sponsorship:
- Identify Potential Sponsors: Research companies, educational institutions, or organizations in your desired destination country that are eligible and willing to sponsor foreign workers, students, or individuals for visas. Look for job openings, educational programs, or internship opportunities that offer visa sponsorship.
- Apply for Jobs or Educational Programs: Apply for jobs or educational programs that offer visa sponsorship. Tailor your applications to highlight your qualifications, skills, and experiences that make you a strong candidate for sponsorship.
- Network: Utilize professional networking platforms, attend industry events, and connect with individuals who may be able to help you find visa sponsorship opportunities. Networking can often uncover hidden job openings or sponsorship possibilities.
- Research Visa Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the specific visa requirements and procedures for the country you wish to visit or move to. Each country has its own rules and regulations regarding visa sponsorship, so it’s essential to understand what is required.
- Communicate Your Need for Sponsorship: When applying for jobs or educational programs, clearly communicate your need for visa sponsorship. Highlight your willingness to undergo any necessary visa application processes and assure potential sponsors of your commitment to complying with immigration laws.
- Attend Interviews: If you are selected for interviews, be prepared to discuss your visa status and willingness to obtain sponsorship. Be honest and transparent about your intentions and demonstrate your qualifications and suitability for the position or program.
- Negotiate Terms: If you receive a job offer or acceptance into an educational program that offers visa sponsorship, carefully review the terms of sponsorship, including any contractual obligations or financial responsibilities. If necessary, negotiate terms that are acceptable to both parties.
- Follow Visa Application Procedures: Once you have secured sponsorship, follow the visa application procedures outlined by the sponsoring organization or institution. Provide all necessary documentation and information accurately and promptly to facilitate the visa application process.
- Prepare for Relocation: If your visa application is approved, prepare for relocation to the destination country. Make arrangements for housing, transportation, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition.
- Comply with Visa Regulations: After arriving in the destination country, ensure that you comply with all visa regulations and requirements. Maintain valid visa status and fulfill any obligations or conditions associated with your visa sponsorship.
Remember that securing visa sponsorship can be a competitive process, so persistence, patience, and proactive networking can increase your chances of success.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents of Canada.
- Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, visit the company’s website.