Certified Warehouse Technician

Red Chris Mine, Canada
Competitive
Sep 25, 2021
Oct 03, 2021
980875
Permanent
Full Time
English
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan, and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary AB.

Reporting to the crew Supervisor, the Certified Warehouse Technician is a part of the Supply & Logistics Team which is responsible for shipping/receiving, materials management, and supporting site & project operations. The successful individual will be required to operate equipment such as forklift, zoom boom and loader in carrying out the duties required of this position as well as duties as directed by the Supervisor and Superintendent of Supply & Logistics.

Accountabilities:

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Technician to join our team. Reporting to the crew Supervisor and Superintendent - Supply & Logistics, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Support the Safety Management System, ensure a safety-first work culture; apply site safety standards, procedures, and policies
  • Participate in site safety initiatives and supporting the agreed behaviours in the team
  • Commit to and help support NewSafe
  • Maintain a clean workplace, complete housekeeping tasks prior to the completion of the daily shifts
  • Actively demonstrate respect for cultural and diversity views
  • Support the team to continually improve the operational processes; participate in CI projects
  • Assist shipping and receiving with unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
  • Maintain accurate records of goods entering and leaving the warehouse
  • Receive pick tickets and prepare and stage customer orders accordingly
  • Work night shift on a rotational basis
  • Receive and process warehouse stock orders
  • Operate equipment such as forklift, zoom boom and loader
  • Enter data in inventory and logistics software
  • Maintain and manage inventory levels and controls
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Parts Person required
  • Experience operating forklift, zoom boom and loader is required
  • A minimum of 3 years warehousing experience required
  • Experience in mining operations is considered an asset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • SAP experience an asset
  • Physical requirements: lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time
  • Valid Driver's License is required
  • A team player that works well with others
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Our commitment to you:

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.