Transport & Fur Install Lead at Staples Canada

Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Delivery, Furniture Installation, Assembly, Repair, Service, Routing, Dispatching, Training, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication, Customer Relations, Blueprint Interpretation, Tool Operation, Safety Compliance

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Who we are: As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team: Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Some important details : Address: 9 Tantramar Cres. Amherst NS, B4H 4J6 Shift Time: Day shift (starting at 6am) Wage: From $22.65/h (According to the experience) Some of what you will do: Responsible for leading the daily operational activities related to the delivery & furniture installation teams. Duties may also include: delivery, assembly, installation, repair and service of warranty and non-warranty office furniture case-goods and seating. Assists in routing, dispatching, and training drivers/installers. Frequently provides operational direction to the drivers and installers. Specifically, you will: * Provide work direction and training to drivers to ensure timely delivery of customer orders. * Prepare daily for deliveries by gathering appropriate paperwork, organizing and loading products and dispatching fleets in a manner that assures the most efficient delivery route and schedule. * Deliver products and accept returns from customers as per their requirements while obtaining signatures and completing all required paperwork. * Provides supervision, work direction and training to internal and third party contract systems furniture installers to ensure proper installation in a timely fashion. Special emphasis on training new installers. * Must be able to calculate estimated man-hour requirements to complete installations per customer’s timeframe and successfully deliver job completion within those man-hours. * Loads systems furniture orders onto truck and delivers and stages product at the customer’s site for installation. Completes furniture assembly/installation as per installation specifications and blueprints to meet customer’s satisfaction. Inspects furniture for proper operability according to manufacturer’s guidelines. * Installs all types of free-standing furniture, panel and modular systems. * Conducts post-installation walk-through’s with the appropriate Business Interiors by Staples personnel to identify any deficiency requirements * Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to supervisor. * Perform all functions in compliance with company safety rules. Some of what you will get: * Employee discount in store and online * Health and Dental benefits * Learning & Development programs * RRSP Matching, Paid Vacation * And more... Qualifications: Some of what you need: * Must have a valid driver’s license and a minimum of two (2) years delivery experience with some previous leadership experience. * A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in working as a contract furniture installer with additional experience desired in installing several contract furniture systems. Must be experienced in using hand and electrical tools to assemble furniture. * Must be at least 21 years of age. * Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract that has no “major moving violations” in accordance with applicable provincial law) * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills * Ability to work under short lead-times and deadlines * Demonstrated competence in writing installation project and problem reports * Time management and organizational skills, with good leadership skills * Ability to work under short lead-times and deadlines * Experience with driving lightweight trucks preferred. * Prior experience with hand/dolly type equipment and on-the-job training for equipment such as pallet jack is preferred. Additional Information: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Work requires physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, or balance weight for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift, move, and/or carry between 70 to 100 pounds. With mechanical assistance, employee will occasionally move up to 300 pounds. Employee will regularly drive a delivery truck and must be able to enter and exit the truck throughout the day. Will regularly operate material handling equipment that requires manual dexterity and use of lightweight tools requiring some coordinated movements. Activities include using a forklift or pallet jack to move furniture; and lightweight tools to assemble, install or repair furniture. * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Drives to job sites and may drive delivery routes and in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly operates warehouse equipment and lightweight tools. Using proper safety procedures will eliminate any potential hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy. About the Team At Staples Professional we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As office experts, we provide unmatched service through our stores, offices, and distribution centres, ensuring our customers have everything they need. We work together to inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Professional is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading the daily operational activities for delivery and furniture installation teams, which includes directing drivers and installers, preparing daily logistics, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Specific duties involve providing work direction, training new installers, calculating man-hour requirements, performing furniture assembly and installation according to specifications, and conducting post-installation inspections.